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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,760.62, 375,064.24 and 164,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,760.62, 375,064.24 and 164,331.40 is: 226,798.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,760.62 : 375,064.24 = 164,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,760.62/375,064.24 = 164,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,760.62x = 375,064.24 × 164,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,760.62x = 61,634,831,649.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,831,649.14/271,760.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,798.24

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