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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,873.48, 376,461.88 and 165,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,873.48, 376,461.88 and 165,404.30 is: 228,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,873.48 : 376,461.88 = 165,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,873.48/376,461.88 = 165,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,873.48x = 376,461.88 × 165,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,873.48x = 62,268,411,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,411,442.26/272,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,195.18

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