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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,603.46, 376,179.75 and 165,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,603.46, 376,179.75 and 165,166.68 is: 227,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,603.46 : 376,179.75 = 165,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,603.46/376,179.75 = 165,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,603.46x = 376,179.75 × 165,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,603.46x = 62,132,360,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,360,390.73/272,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,922.13

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