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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,757.11, 375,059.41 and 164,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,757.11, 375,059.41 and 164,327.91 is: 226,793.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,757.11 : 375,059.41 = 164,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,757.11/375,059.41 = 164,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,757.11x = 375,059.41 × 164,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,757.11x = 61,632,728,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632,728,971.13/271,757.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,793.44

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