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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,274.44, 368,698.91 and 165,267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,274.44, 368,698.91 and 165,267.29 is: 227,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,274.44 : 368,698.91 = 165,267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,274.44/368,698.91 = 165,267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,274.44x = 368,698.91 × 165,267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,274.44x = 60,933,867,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,933,867,011.82/267,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,982.40

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