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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,189.08, 375,521.43 and 164,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,189.08, 375,521.43 and 164,719.90 is: 227,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,189.08 : 375,521.43 = 164,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,189.08/375,521.43 = 164,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,189.08x = 375,521.43 × 164,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,189.08x = 61,855,852,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855,852,397.46/272,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,253.25

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