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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,906.16, 377,773 and 166,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,906.16, 377,773 and 166,474.16 is: 229,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,906.16 : 377,773 = 166,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,906.16/377,773 = 166,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,906.16x = 377,773 × 166,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,906.16x = 62,889,442,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,442,845.68/273,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,602.15

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