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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,348.42, 377,262.36 and 165,897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,348.42, 377,262.36 and 165,897.66 is: 228,963.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,348.42 : 377,262.36 = 165,897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,348.42/377,262.36 = 165,897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,348.42x = 377,262.36 × 165,897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,348.42x = 62,586,942,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,586,942,730.08/273,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,963.98

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