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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,419.88, 377,293.24 and 166,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,419.88, 377,293.24 and 166,048.72 is: 229,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,419.88 : 377,293.24 = 166,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,419.88/377,293.24 = 166,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,419.88x = 377,293.24 × 166,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,419.88x = 62,649,059,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,649,059,566.65/273,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,131.33

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