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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,209.68, 375,559.44 and 164,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,209.68, 375,559.44 and 164,738.88 is: 227,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,209.68 : 375,559.44 = 164,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,209.68/375,559.44 = 164,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,209.68x = 375,559.44 × 164,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,209.68x = 61,869,241,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,869,241,519.03/272,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,285.24

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