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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,206.23, 377,051.48 and 165,767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,206.23, 377,051.48 and 165,767.83 is: 228,775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,206.23 : 377,051.48 = 165,767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,206.23/377,051.48 = 165,767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,206.23x = 377,051.48 × 165,767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,206.23x = 62,503,005,637.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,005,637.89/273,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,775.92

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