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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,827.56, 376,520.94 and 165,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,827.56, 376,520.94 and 165,402.12 is: 228,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,827.56 : 376,520.94 = 165,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,827.56/376,520.94 = 165,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,827.56x = 376,520.94 × 165,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,827.56x = 62,277,361,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,277,361,700.39/272,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,266.39

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