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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,526.68, 376,094.94 and 165,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,526.68, 376,094.94 and 165,116.36 is: 227,865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,526.68 : 376,094.94 = 165,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,526.68/376,094.94 = 165,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,526.68x = 376,094.94 × 165,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,526.68x = 62,099,427,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,099,427,507.22/272,526.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,865.50

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