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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,355.10, 375,860.73 and 164,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,355.10, 375,860.73 and 164,864.32 is: 227,519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,355.10 : 375,860.73 = 164,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,355.10/375,860.73 = 164,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,355.10x = 375,860.73 × 164,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,355.10x = 61,966,023,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,966,023,666.15/272,355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,519.23

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