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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,854.32, 368,131.73 and 164,843.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,854.32, 368,131.73 and 164,843.06 is: 227,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,854.32 : 368,131.73 = 164,843.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,854.32/368,131.73 = 164,843.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,854.32x = 368,131.73 × 164,843.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,854.32x = 60,683,958,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,683,958,191.42/266,854.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,404.82

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