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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,716.68, 376,249.14 and 165,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,716.68, 376,249.14 and 165,209.16 is: 227,928.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,716.68 : 376,249.14 = 165,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,716.68/376,249.14 = 165,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,716.68x = 376,249.14 × 165,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,716.68x = 62,159,804,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,159,804,370.12/272,716.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,928.14

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