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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,803.90, 368,283.21 and 164,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,803.90, 368,283.21 and 164,907.52 is: 227,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,803.90 : 368,283.21 = 164,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,803.90/368,283.21 = 164,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,803.90x = 368,283.21 × 164,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,803.90x = 60,732,670,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,732,670,818.74/266,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,630.37

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