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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,598.52, 371,979.51 and 164,796.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,598.52, 371,979.51 and 164,796.01 is: 227,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,598.52 : 371,979.51 = 164,796.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,598.52/371,979.51 = 164,796.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,598.52x = 371,979.51 × 164,796.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,598.52x = 61,300,739,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,300,739,049.76/269,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,377.88

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