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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,268.64, 375,764.22 and 164,876.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,268.64, 375,764.22 and 164,876.02 is: 227,549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,268.64 : 375,764.22 = 164,876.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,268.64/375,764.22 = 164,876.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,268.64x = 375,764.22 × 164,876.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,268.64x = 61,954,509,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,954,509,052.00/272,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,549.19

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