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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,803.41, 375,028.20 and 164,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,803.41, 375,028.20 and 164,371.08 is: 226,795.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,803.41 : 375,028.20 = 164,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,803.41/375,028.20 = 164,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,803.41x = 375,028.20 × 164,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,803.41x = 61,643,790,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,643,790,264.46/271,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,795.50

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