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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,139.48, 367,269.96 and 164,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,139.48, 367,269.96 and 164,124.16 is: 226,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,139.48 : 367,269.96 = 164,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,139.48/367,269.96 = 164,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,139.48x = 367,269.96 × 164,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,139.48x = 60,277,873,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277,873,678.23/266,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,489.79

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