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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,769.98, 375,077.16 and 164,340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,769.98, 375,077.16 and 164,340.79 is: 226,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,769.98 : 375,077.16 = 164,340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,769.98/375,077.16 = 164,340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,769.98x = 375,077.16 × 164,340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,769.98x = 61,640,476,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,476,785.36/271,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,811.21

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