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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,537.72, 376,014.54 and 165,073.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,537.72, 376,014.54 and 165,073.40 is: 227,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,537.72 : 376,014.54 = 165,073.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,537.72/376,014.54 = 165,073.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,537.72x = 376,014.54 × 165,073.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,537.72x = 62,069,998,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,069,998,567.24/272,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,748.29

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