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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,034.68, 376,806.78 and 165,609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,034.68, 376,806.78 and 165,609.24 is: 228,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,034.68 : 376,806.78 = 165,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,034.68/376,806.78 = 165,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,034.68x = 376,806.78 × 165,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,034.68x = 62,402,684,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,684,462.65/273,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,552.23

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