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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,817.94, 376,507.67 and 165,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,817.94, 376,507.67 and 165,392.50 is: 228,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,817.94 : 376,507.67 = 165,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,817.94/376,507.67 = 165,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,817.94x = 376,507.67 × 165,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,817.94x = 62,271,544,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,271,544,810.48/272,817.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,253.12

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