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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,762.36, 375,066.65 and 164,333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,762.36, 375,066.65 and 164,333.17 is: 226,800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,762.36 : 375,066.65 = 164,333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,762.36/375,066.65 = 164,333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,762.36x = 375,066.65 × 164,333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,762.36x = 61,635,890,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635,890,734.11/271,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,800.69

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