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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.16, 377,771.62 and 166,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.16, 377,771.62 and 166,473.16 is: 229,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.16 : 377,771.62 = 166,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.16/377,771.62 = 166,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.16x = 377,771.62 × 166,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.16x = 62,888,835,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888,835,339.72/273,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,600.77

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