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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,695.17, 376,337.43 and 165,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,695.17, 376,337.43 and 165,275.40 is: 228,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,695.17 : 376,337.43 = 165,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,695.17/376,337.43 = 165,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,695.17x = 376,337.43 × 165,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,695.17x = 62,199,319,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,199,319,278.22/272,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,091.02

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