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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,481, 272,276.73 and 164,822.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,481, 272,276.73 and 164,822.61 is: 227,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,481 : 272,276.73 = 164,822.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,481/272,276.73 = 164,822.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,481x = 272,276.73 × 164,822.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,481x = 44,877,361,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,877,361,280.87/197,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,249.01

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