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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,809.56, 376,496.12 and 165,384.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,809.56, 376,496.12 and 165,384.12 is: 228,241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,809.56 : 376,496.12 = 165,384.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,809.56/376,496.12 = 165,384.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,809.56x = 376,496.12 × 165,384.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,809.56x = 62,266,479,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266,479,489.61/272,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,241.56

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