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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,717.68, 376,250.52 and 165,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,717.68, 376,250.52 and 165,210.16 is: 227,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,717.68 : 376,250.52 = 165,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,717.68/376,250.52 = 165,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,717.68x = 376,250.52 × 165,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,717.68x = 62,160,408,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160,408,609.28/272,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,929.52

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