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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,640.08, 377,519.40 and 166,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,640.08, 377,519.40 and 166,169.52 is: 229,250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,640.08 : 377,519.40 = 166,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,640.08/377,519.40 = 166,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,640.08x = 377,519.40 × 166,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,640.08x = 62,732,217,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,732,217,488.69/273,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,250.84

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