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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,111.91, 360,335.36 and 164,379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,111.91, 360,335.36 and 164,379.77 is: 226,844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,111.91 : 360,335.36 = 164,379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,111.91/360,335.36 = 164,379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,111.91x = 360,335.36 × 164,379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,111.91x = 59,231,841,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,231,841,897.68/261,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,844.66

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