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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,939.44, 375,301.74 and 164,535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,939.44, 375,301.74 and 164,535.84 is: 227,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,939.44 : 375,301.74 = 164,535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,939.44/375,301.74 = 164,535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,939.44x = 375,301.74 × 164,535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,939.44x = 61,750,587,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,750,587,044.36/271,939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,074.77

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