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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,271.96, 375,681.45 and 164,851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,271.96, 375,681.45 and 164,851.92 is: 227,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,271.96 : 375,681.45 = 164,851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,271.96/375,681.45 = 164,851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,271.96x = 375,681.45 × 164,851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,271.96x = 61,931,808,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,931,808,340.88/272,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,463.04

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