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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,806.93, 376,492.49 and 165,381.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,806.93, 376,492.49 and 165,381.49 is: 228,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,806.93 : 376,492.49 = 165,381.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,806.93/376,492.49 = 165,381.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,806.93x = 376,492.49 × 165,381.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,806.93x = 62,264,888,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,888,970.01/272,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,237.93

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