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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,928.40, 375,286.56 and 164,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,928.40, 375,286.56 and 164,524.88 is: 227,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,928.40 : 375,286.56 = 164,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,928.40/375,286.56 = 164,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,928.40x = 375,286.56 × 164,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,928.40x = 61,743,976,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743,976,249.61/271,928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,059.68

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