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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,589.06, 371,966.55 and 164,786.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,589.06, 371,966.55 and 164,786.43 is: 227,364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,589.06 : 371,966.55 = 164,786.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,589.06/371,966.55 = 164,786.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,589.06x = 371,966.55 × 164,786.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,589.06x = 61,295,038,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,295,038,882.76/269,589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,364.71

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