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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,982.08, 376,611.72 and 165,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,982.08, 376,611.72 and 165,514.52 is: 228,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,982.08 : 376,611.72 = 165,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,982.08/376,611.72 = 165,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,982.08x = 376,611.72 × 165,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,982.08x = 62,334,708,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,334,708,062.17/272,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,347.25

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