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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,190.08, 375,522.81 and 164,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,190.08, 375,522.81 and 164,720.90 is: 227,254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,190.08 : 375,522.81 = 164,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,190.08/375,522.81 = 164,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,190.08x = 375,522.81 × 164,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,190.08x = 61,856,455,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856,455,233.73/272,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,254.63

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