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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,983.08, 376,613.10 and 165,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,983.08, 376,613.10 and 165,515.52 is: 228,348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,983.08 : 376,613.10 = 165,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,983.08/376,613.10 = 165,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,983.08x = 376,613.10 × 165,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,983.08x = 62,335,313,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335,313,085.31/272,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,348.63

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