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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,188.08, 375,520.05 and 164,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,188.08, 375,520.05 and 164,718.90 is: 227,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,188.08 : 375,520.05 = 164,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,188.08/375,520.05 = 164,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,188.08x = 375,520.05 × 164,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,188.08x = 61,855,249,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,249,563.95/272,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,251.87

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