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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,469.39, 375,948.81 and 165,043.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,469.39, 375,948.81 and 165,043.95 is: 227,724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,469.39 : 375,948.81 = 165,043.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,469.39/375,948.81 = 165,043.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,469.39x = 375,948.81 × 165,043.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,469.39x = 62,048,076,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,076,600.20/272,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,724.94

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