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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,927.75, 376,673.59 and 165,497.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,927.75, 376,673.59 and 165,497.45 is: 228,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,927.75 : 376,673.59 = 165,497.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,927.75/376,673.59 = 165,497.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,927.75x = 376,673.59 × 165,497.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,927.75x = 62,338,516,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338,516,950.85/272,927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,406.67

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