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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,134.16, 375,552.84 and 164,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,134.16, 375,552.84 and 164,723.60 is: 227,323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,134.16 : 375,552.84 = 164,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,134.16/375,552.84 = 164,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,134.16x = 375,552.84 × 164,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,134.16x = 61,862,415,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862,415,795.02/272,134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,323.23

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