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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,527.72, 376,000.74 and 165,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,527.72, 376,000.74 and 165,063.40 is: 227,734.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,527.72 : 376,000.74 = 165,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,527.72/376,000.74 = 165,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,527.72x = 376,000.74 × 165,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,527.72x = 62,063,960,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063,960,546.92/272,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,734.49

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