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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,345.10, 375,846.93 and 164,854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,345.10, 375,846.93 and 164,854.32 is: 227,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,345.10 : 375,846.93 = 164,854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,345.10/375,846.93 = 164,854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,345.10x = 375,846.93 × 164,854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,345.10x = 61,959,990,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,990,069.24/272,345.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,505.43

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