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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,140.48, 367,271.34 and 164,125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,140.48, 367,271.34 and 164,125.16 is: 226,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,140.48 : 367,271.34 = 164,125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,140.48/367,271.34 = 164,125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,140.48x = 367,271.34 × 164,125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,140.48x = 60,278,467,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,278,467,440.91/266,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,491.17

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