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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,819.44, 376,509.74 and 165,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,819.44, 376,509.74 and 165,394 is: 228,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,819.44 : 376,509.74 = 165,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,819.44/376,509.74 = 165,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,819.44x = 376,509.74 × 165,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,819.44x = 62,272,451,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,272,451,937.56/272,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,255.19

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