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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,595.02, 371,974.68 and 164,792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,595.02, 371,974.68 and 164,792.51 is: 227,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,595.02 : 371,974.68 = 164,792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,595.02/371,974.68 = 164,792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,595.02x = 371,974.68 × 164,792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,595.02x = 61,298,639,313.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298,639,313.77/269,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,373.04

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