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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,907.16, 377,774.38 and 166,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,907.16, 377,774.38 and 166,475.16 is: 229,603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,907.16 : 377,774.38 = 166,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,907.16/377,774.38 = 166,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,907.16x = 377,774.38 × 166,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,907.16x = 62,890,050,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,890,050,354.40/273,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,603.53

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