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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,124.32, 375,561.94 and 164,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,124.32, 375,561.94 and 164,753.52 is: 227,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,124.32 : 375,561.94 = 164,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,124.32/375,561.94 = 164,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,124.32x = 375,561.94 × 164,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,124.32x = 61,875,151,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,875,151,593.03/272,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,378.25

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