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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,731.24, 374,991.72 and 164,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,731.24, 374,991.72 and 164,373.12 is: 226,836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,731.24 : 374,991.72 = 164,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,731.24/374,991.72 = 164,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,731.24x = 374,991.72 × 164,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,731.24x = 61,638,558,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,558,990.57/271,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,836.48

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