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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,203.73, 377,048.03 and 165,765.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,203.73, 377,048.03 and 165,765.33 is: 228,772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,203.73 : 377,048.03 = 165,765.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,203.73/377,048.03 = 165,765.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,203.73x = 377,048.03 × 165,765.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,203.73x = 62,501,490,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,501,490,289.97/273,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,772.46

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