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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,871.68, 376,463.04 and 165,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,871.68, 376,463.04 and 165,364.16 is: 228,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,871.68 : 376,463.04 = 165,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,871.68/376,463.04 = 165,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,871.68x = 376,463.04 × 165,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,871.68x = 62,253,494,380.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,253,494,380.65/272,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,142.01

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