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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,761.90, 375,066.02 and 164,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,761.90, 375,066.02 and 164,332.70 is: 226,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,761.90 : 375,066.02 = 164,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,761.90/375,066.02 = 164,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,761.90x = 375,066.02 × 164,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,761.90x = 61,635,610,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,610,359.50/271,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,800.04

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