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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,885.65, 368,396.03 and 164,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,885.65, 368,396.03 and 164,989.27 is: 227,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,885.65 : 368,396.03 = 164,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,885.65/368,396.03 = 164,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,885.65x = 368,396.03 × 164,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,885.65x = 60,781,391,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,781,391,235.65/266,885.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,743.20

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