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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,813.85, 376,423.73 and 165,410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,813.85, 376,423.73 and 165,410.28 is: 228,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,813.85 : 376,423.73 = 165,410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,813.85/376,423.73 = 165,410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,813.85x = 376,423.73 × 165,410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,813.85x = 62,264,354,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,264,354,577.94/272,813.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,230.18

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