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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,130.56, 376,889.76 and 165,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,130.56, 376,889.76 and 165,726.72 is: 228,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,130.56 : 376,889.76 = 165,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,130.56/376,889.76 = 165,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,130.56x = 376,889.76 × 165,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,130.56x = 62,460,703,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,460,703,726.39/273,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,684.42

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