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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,341.52, 377,147.04 and 165,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,341.52, 377,147.04 and 165,908.88 is: 228,915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,341.52 : 377,147.04 = 165,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,341.52/377,147.04 = 165,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,341.52x = 377,147.04 × 165,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,341.52x = 62,572,043,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,043,001.72/273,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,915.25

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