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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,344.52, 377,256.99 and 165,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,344.52, 377,256.99 and 165,893.77 is: 228,958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,344.52 : 377,256.99 = 165,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,344.52/377,256.99 = 165,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,344.52x = 377,256.99 × 165,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,344.52x = 62,584,584,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,584,584,329.95/273,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,958.62

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