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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,759.62, 375,062.86 and 164,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,759.62, 375,062.86 and 164,330.40 is: 226,796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,759.62 : 375,062.86 = 164,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,759.62/375,062.86 = 164,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,759.62x = 375,062.86 × 164,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,759.62x = 61,634,229,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,229,808.94/271,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,796.86

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