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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,037.68, 376,810.92 and 165,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,037.68, 376,810.92 and 165,612.24 is: 228,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,037.68 : 376,810.92 = 165,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,037.68/376,810.92 = 165,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,037.68x = 376,810.92 × 165,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,037.68x = 62,404,500,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404,500,517.66/273,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,556.37

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