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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,201.48, 377,044.92 and 165,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,201.48, 377,044.92 and 165,763.08 is: 228,769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,201.48 : 377,044.92 = 165,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,201.48/377,044.92 = 165,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,201.48x = 377,044.92 × 165,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,201.48x = 62,500,127,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,127,237.55/273,201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,769.36

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