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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,008, 373,991.04 and 165,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,008, 373,991.04 and 165,024 is: 227,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,008 : 373,991.04 = 165,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,008/373,991.04 = 165,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,008x = 373,991.04 × 165,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,008x = 61,717,497,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,717,497,384.96/271,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,733.12

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