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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,269.49, 375,678.06 and 164,849.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,269.49, 375,678.06 and 164,849.51 is: 227,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,269.49 : 375,678.06 = 164,849.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,269.49/375,678.06 = 164,849.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,269.49x = 375,678.06 × 164,849.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,269.49x = 61,930,342,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930,342,230.36/272,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,459.73

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