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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,136.16, 375,555.60 and 164,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,136.16, 375,555.60 and 164,725.60 is: 227,325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,136.16 : 375,555.60 = 164,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,136.16/375,555.60 = 164,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,136.16x = 375,555.60 × 164,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,136.16x = 61,863,621,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863,621,543.36/272,136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,325.99

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