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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,853.33, 375,186.99 and 164,482.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,853.33, 375,186.99 and 164,482.57 is: 227,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,853.33 : 375,186.99 = 164,482.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,853.33/375,186.99 = 164,482.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,853.33x = 375,186.99 × 164,482.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,853.33x = 61,711,718,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,711,718,469.83/271,853.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,003.72

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