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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,814.56, 376,503.02 and 165,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,814.56, 376,503.02 and 165,389.12 is: 228,248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,814.56 : 376,503.02 = 165,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,814.56/376,503.02 = 165,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,814.56x = 376,503.02 × 165,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,814.56x = 62,269,503,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,269,503,155.14/272,814.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,248.46

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