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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,778.28, 374,993.64 and 164,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,778.28, 374,993.64 and 164,346.06 is: 226,761.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,778.28 : 374,993.64 = 164,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,778.28/374,993.64 = 164,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,778.28x = 374,993.64 × 164,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,778.28x = 61,628,727,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,628,727,259.06/271,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,761.05

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