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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,032.97, 375,201.86 and 164,465.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,032.97, 375,201.86 and 164,465.37 is: 226,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,032.97 : 375,201.86 = 164,465.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,032.97/375,201.86 = 164,465.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,032.97x = 375,201.86 × 164,465.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,032.97x = 61,707,711,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,707,711,907.26/272,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,839.10

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