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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,135.43, 376,890.73 and 165,709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,135.43, 376,890.73 and 165,709.99 is: 228,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,135.43 : 376,890.73 = 165,709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,135.43/376,890.73 = 165,709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,135.43x = 376,890.73 × 165,709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,135.43x = 62,454,559,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454,559,099.39/273,135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,657.85

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