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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,135.16, 375,554.22 and 164,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,135.16, 375,554.22 and 164,724.60 is: 227,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,135.16 : 375,554.22 = 164,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,135.16/375,554.22 = 164,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,135.16x = 375,554.22 × 164,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,135.16x = 61,863,018,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,018,667.81/272,135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,324.61

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