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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,688.62, 376,325.80 and 163,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,688.62, 376,325.80 and 163,826.26 is: 226,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,688.62 : 376,325.80 = 163,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,688.62/376,325.80 = 163,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,688.62x = 376,325.80 × 163,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,688.62x = 61,652,048,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,652,048,355.51/272,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,089.55

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