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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,805.93, 376,491.11 and 165,380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,805.93, 376,491.11 and 165,380.49 is: 228,236.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,805.93 : 376,491.11 = 165,380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,805.93/376,491.11 = 165,380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,805.93x = 376,491.11 × 165,380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,805.93x = 62,264,283,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,283,425.54/272,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,236.55

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