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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,809.41, 375,036.48 and 164,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,809.41, 375,036.48 and 164,377.08 is: 226,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,809.41 : 375,036.48 = 164,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,809.41/375,036.48 = 164,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,809.41x = 375,036.48 × 164,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,809.41x = 61,647,401,475.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,647,401,475.88/271,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,803.78

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