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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,464.26, 374,630.67 and 164,013.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,464.26, 374,630.67 and 164,013.50 is: 226,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,464.26 : 374,630.67 = 164,013.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,464.26/374,630.67 = 164,013.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,464.26x = 374,630.67 × 164,013.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,464.26x = 61,444,488,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,488,330.62/271,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,344.67

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