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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,245.96, 377,015.04 and 165,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,245.96, 377,015.04 and 165,813.44 is: 228,783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,245.96 : 377,015.04 = 165,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,245.96/377,015.04 = 165,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,245.96x = 377,015.04 × 165,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,245.96x = 62,514,160,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,514,160,714.14/273,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,783.48

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