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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,145.16, 375,568.02 and 164,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,145.16, 375,568.02 and 164,734.60 is: 227,338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,145.16 : 375,568.02 = 164,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,145.16/375,568.02 = 164,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,145.16x = 375,568.02 × 164,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,145.16x = 61,869,047,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869,047,547.49/272,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,338.41

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