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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,002.22, 376,640.58 and 165,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,002.22, 376,640.58 and 165,533.04 is: 228,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,002.22 : 376,640.58 = 165,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,002.22/376,640.58 = 165,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,002.22x = 376,640.58 × 165,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,002.22x = 62,346,460,194.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,460,194.76/273,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,373.45

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