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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,205.23, 377,050.10 and 165,766.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,205.23, 377,050.10 and 165,766.83 is: 228,774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,205.23 : 377,050.10 = 165,766.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,205.23/377,050.10 = 165,766.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,205.23x = 377,050.10 × 165,766.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,205.23x = 62,502,398,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,502,398,999.35/273,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,774.53

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