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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,738.80, 377,542.68 and 166,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,738.80, 377,542.68 and 166,305.80 is: 229,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,738.80 : 377,542.68 = 166,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,738.80/377,542.68 = 166,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,738.80x = 377,542.68 × 166,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,738.80x = 62,787,537,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,787,537,431.54/273,738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,370.25

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