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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,278.94, 368,705.10 and 165,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,278.94, 368,705.10 and 165,271.80 is: 227,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,278.94 : 368,705.10 = 165,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,278.94/368,705.10 = 165,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,278.94x = 368,705.10 × 165,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,278.94x = 60,936,555,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,936,555,546.18/267,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,988.62

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