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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,663.08, 377,551.14 and 166,192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,663.08, 377,551.14 and 166,192.52 is: 229,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,663.08 : 377,551.14 = 166,192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,663.08/377,551.14 = 166,192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,663.08x = 377,551.14 × 166,192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,663.08x = 62,746,175,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,746,175,385.47/273,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,282.57

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