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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,601.96, 376,177.68 and 165,165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,601.96, 376,177.68 and 165,165.18 is: 227,920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,601.96 : 376,177.68 = 165,165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,601.96/376,177.68 = 165,165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,601.96x = 376,177.68 × 165,165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,601.96x = 62,131,454,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,131,454,229.18/272,601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,920.06

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