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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,584.50, 376,126.24 and 163,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,584.50, 376,126.24 and 163,665.83 is: 225,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,584.50 : 376,126.24 = 163,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,584.50/376,126.24 = 163,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,584.50x = 376,126.24 × 163,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,584.50x = 61,559,013,254.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,013,254.38/272,584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,834.61

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