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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,462.17, 369,135.60 and 165,520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,462.17, 369,135.60 and 165,520.46 is: 228,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,462.17 : 369,135.60 = 165,520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,462.17/369,135.60 = 165,520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,462.17x = 369,135.60 × 165,520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,462.17x = 61,099,494,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,099,494,616.51/267,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,441.63

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