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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,034.93, 376,807.13 and 165,609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,034.93, 376,807.13 and 165,609.49 is: 228,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,034.93 : 376,807.13 = 165,609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,034.93/376,807.13 = 165,609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,034.93x = 376,807.13 × 165,609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,034.93x = 62,402,836,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402,836,627.66/273,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,552.58

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