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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,255.03, 377,137.69 and 165,896.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,255.03, 377,137.69 and 165,896.55 is: 228,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,255.03 : 377,137.69 = 165,896.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,255.03/377,137.69 = 165,896.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,255.03x = 377,137.69 × 165,896.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,255.03x = 62,565,841,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,841,231.23/273,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,965.01

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