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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,004.22, 376,643.34 and 165,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,004.22, 376,643.34 and 165,535.04 is: 228,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,004.22 : 376,643.34 = 165,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,004.22/376,643.34 = 165,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,004.22x = 376,643.34 × 165,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,004.22x = 62,347,670,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347,670,352.63/273,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,376.21

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