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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,847.18, 375,157.23 and 164,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,847.18, 375,157.23 and 164,436.86 is: 226,927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,847.18 : 375,157.23 = 164,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,847.18/375,157.23 = 164,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,847.18x = 375,157.23 × 164,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,847.18x = 61,689,676,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689,676,907.50/271,847.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,927.78

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