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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,658.08, 377,544.24 and 166,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,658.08, 377,544.24 and 166,187.52 is: 229,275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,658.08 : 377,544.24 = 166,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,658.08/377,544.24 = 166,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,658.08x = 377,544.24 × 166,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,658.08x = 62,743,140,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,743,140,935.88/273,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,275.67

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