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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,724.20, 376,411.98 and 165,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,724.20, 376,411.98 and 165,353.04 is: 228,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,724.20 : 376,411.98 = 165,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,724.20/376,411.98 = 165,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,724.20x = 376,411.98 × 165,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,724.20x = 62,240,865,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,865,185.42/272,724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,219.08

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