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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,525.68, 376,093.56 and 165,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,525.68, 376,093.56 and 165,115.36 is: 227,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,525.68 : 376,093.56 = 165,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,525.68/376,093.56 = 165,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,525.68x = 376,093.56 × 165,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,525.68x = 62,098,823,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,098,823,553.08/272,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,864.12

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