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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,826.56, 376,519.56 and 165,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,826.56, 376,519.56 and 165,401.12 is: 228,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,826.56 : 376,519.56 = 165,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,826.56/376,519.56 = 165,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,826.56x = 376,519.56 × 165,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,826.56x = 62,276,756,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,276,756,925.91/272,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,265.01

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