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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,868.40, 375,196.32 and 164,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,868.40, 375,196.32 and 164,442.96 is: 226,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,868.40 : 375,196.32 = 164,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,868.40/375,196.32 = 164,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,868.40x = 375,196.32 × 164,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,868.40x = 61,698,393,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698,393,441.91/271,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,942.13

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