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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,131.68, 375,549.84 and 164,721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,131.68, 375,549.84 and 164,721.36 is: 227,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,131.68 : 375,549.84 = 164,721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,131.68/375,549.84 = 164,721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,131.68x = 375,549.84 × 164,721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,131.68x = 61,861,080,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,861,080,392.58/272,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,320.39

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