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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,321, 273,727.40 and 164,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,321, 273,727.40 and 164,222.34 is: 245,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,321 : 273,727.40 = 164,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,321/273,727.40 = 164,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,321x = 273,727.40 × 164,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,321x = 44,952,153,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952,153,329.00/183,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,210.06

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