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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,768.98, 375,075.78 and 164,339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,768.98, 375,075.78 and 164,339.79 is: 226,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,768.98 : 375,075.78 = 164,339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,768.98/375,075.78 = 164,339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,768.98x = 375,075.78 × 164,339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,768.98x = 61,639,874,919.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639,874,919.29/271,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,809.83

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