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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,840.68, 375,148.26 and 164,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,840.68, 375,148.26 and 164,430.36 is: 226,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,840.68 : 375,148.26 = 164,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,840.68/375,148.26 = 164,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,840.68x = 375,148.26 × 164,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,840.68x = 61,685,763,445.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,685,763,445.17/271,840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,918.81

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