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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,629.59, 374,830.65 and 164,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,629.59, 374,830.65 and 164,258.82 is: 226,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,629.59 : 374,830.65 = 164,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,629.59/374,830.65 = 164,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,629.59x = 374,830.65 × 164,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,629.59x = 61,569,240,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569,240,268.83/271,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,666.18

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