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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,822.06, 376,513.37 and 165,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,822.06, 376,513.37 and 165,396.62 is: 228,258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,822.06 : 376,513.37 = 165,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,822.06/376,513.37 = 165,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,822.06x = 376,513.37 × 165,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,822.06x = 62,274,036,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274,036,073.26/272,822.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,258.80

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