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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,360.12, 375,867.64 and 164,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,360.12, 375,867.64 and 164,869.32 is: 227,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,360.12 : 375,867.64 = 164,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,360.12/375,867.64 = 164,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,360.12x = 375,867.64 × 164,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,360.12x = 61,969,042,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,969,042,216.80/272,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,526.12

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