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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,757.86, 375,060.44 and 164,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,757.86, 375,060.44 and 164,328.66 is: 226,794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,757.86 : 375,060.44 = 164,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,757.86/375,060.44 = 164,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,757.86x = 375,060.44 × 164,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,757.86x = 61,633,179,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,633,179,524.21/271,757.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,794.47

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