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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,770.14, 375,077.34 and 164,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,770.14, 375,077.34 and 164,340.92 is: 226,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,770.14 : 375,077.34 = 164,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,770.14/375,077.34 = 164,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,770.14x = 375,077.34 × 164,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,770.14x = 61,640,555,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640,555,126.75/271,770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,811.36

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