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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,603.96, 376,180.44 and 165,167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,603.96, 376,180.44 and 165,167.18 is: 227,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,603.96 : 376,180.44 = 165,167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,603.96/376,180.44 = 165,167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,603.96x = 376,180.44 × 165,167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,603.96x = 62,132,662,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,132,662,445.96/272,603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,922.82

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