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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,467.89, 375,946.74 and 165,042.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,467.89, 375,946.74 and 165,042.45 is: 227,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,467.89 : 375,946.74 = 165,042.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,467.89/375,946.74 = 165,042.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,467.89x = 375,946.74 × 165,042.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,467.89x = 62,047,171,039.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,047,171,039.11/272,467.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,722.87

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