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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,690.62, 376,328.56 and 163,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,690.62, 376,328.56 and 163,828.26 is: 226,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,690.62 : 376,328.56 = 163,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,690.62/376,328.56 = 163,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,690.62x = 376,328.56 × 163,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,690.62x = 61,653,253,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,653,253,173.11/272,690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,092.31

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