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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,009.21, 375,407.23 and 164,580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,009.21, 375,407.23 and 164,580.13 is: 227,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,009.21 : 375,407.23 = 164,580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,009.21/375,407.23 = 164,580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,009.21x = 375,407.23 × 164,580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,009.21x = 61,784,570,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784,570,716.34/272,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,141.47

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