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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,811.94, 376,499.38 and 165,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,811.94, 376,499.38 and 165,386.50 is: 228,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,811.94 : 376,499.38 = 165,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,811.94/376,499.38 = 165,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,811.94x = 376,499.38 × 165,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,811.94x = 62,267,914,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,267,914,710.37/272,811.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,244.83

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