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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,723.20, 376,410.60 and 165,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,723.20, 376,410.60 and 165,352.04 is: 228,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,723.20 : 376,410.60 = 165,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,723.20/376,410.60 = 165,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,723.20x = 376,410.60 × 165,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,723.20x = 62,240,260,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,260,587.62/272,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,217.70

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