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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,423.08, 377,349.92 and 165,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,423.08, 377,349.92 and 165,968.48 is: 229,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,423.08 : 377,349.92 = 165,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,423.08/377,349.92 = 165,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,423.08x = 377,349.92 × 165,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,423.08x = 62,628,192,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628,192,650.52/273,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,052.33

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