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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,644.51, 374,851.20 and 164,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,644.51, 374,851.20 and 164,273.74 is: 226,686.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,644.51 : 374,851.20 = 164,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,644.51/374,851.20 = 164,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,644.51x = 374,851.20 × 164,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,644.51x = 61,578,208,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578,208,567.49/271,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,686.74

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