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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,521.44, 369,217.16 and 165,579.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,521.44, 369,217.16 and 165,579.57 is: 228,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,521.44 : 369,217.16 = 165,579.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,521.44/369,217.16 = 165,579.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,521.44x = 369,217.16 × 165,579.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,521.44x = 61,134,818,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,134,818,589.42/267,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,523.06

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