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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,860.20, 375,196.48 and 164,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,860.20, 375,196.48 and 164,489.44 is: 227,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,860.20 : 375,196.48 = 164,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,860.20/375,196.48 = 164,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,860.20x = 375,196.48 × 164,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,860.20x = 61,715,858,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,715,858,885.17/271,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,013.22

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