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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.18, 376,810.23 and 165,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.18, 376,810.23 and 165,611.74 is: 228,555.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.18 : 376,810.23 = 165,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.18/376,810.23 = 165,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.18x = 376,810.23 × 165,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.18x = 62,404,197,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,197,840.10/273,037.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,555.68

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