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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,256.03, 377,139.07 and 165,897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,256.03, 377,139.07 and 165,897.55 is: 228,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,256.03 : 377,139.07 = 165,897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,256.03/377,139.07 = 165,897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,256.03x = 377,139.07 × 165,897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,256.03x = 62,566,447,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,566,447,722.28/273,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,966.39

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