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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,039.68, 376,813.68 and 165,614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,039.68, 376,813.68 and 165,614.24 is: 228,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,039.68 : 376,813.68 = 165,614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,039.68/376,813.68 = 165,614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,039.68x = 376,813.68 × 165,614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,039.68x = 62,405,711,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405,711,234.80/273,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,559.13

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