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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,739.93, 377,544.23 and 166,306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,739.93, 377,544.23 and 166,306.93 is: 229,371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,739.93 : 377,544.23 = 166,306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,739.93/377,544.23 = 166,306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,739.93x = 377,544.23 × 166,306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,739.93x = 62,788,220,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788,220,358.56/273,739.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,371.80

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