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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,109.30, 375,541.23 and 164,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,109.30, 375,541.23 and 164,738.52 is: 227,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,109.30 : 375,541.23 = 164,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,109.30/375,541.23 = 164,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,109.30x = 375,541.23 × 164,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,109.30x = 61,866,106,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,866,106,429.18/272,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,357.56

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