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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,045.45, 375,364.72 and 164,594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,045.45, 375,364.72 and 164,594.09 is: 227,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,045.45 : 375,364.72 = 164,594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,045.45/375,364.72 = 164,594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,045.45x = 375,364.72 × 164,594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,045.45x = 61,782,814,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,782,814,506.50/272,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,104.75

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