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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,766.11, 375,071.82 and 164,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,766.11, 375,071.82 and 164,336.92 is: 226,805.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,766.11 : 375,071.82 = 164,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,766.11/375,071.82 = 164,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,766.11x = 375,071.82 × 164,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,766.11x = 61,638,147,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,147,677.59/271,766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,805.87

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