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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,384.56, 375,923.92 and 164,992.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,384.56, 375,923.92 and 164,992.08 is: 227,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,384.56 : 375,923.92 = 164,992.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,384.56/375,923.92 = 164,992.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,384.56x = 375,923.92 × 164,992.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,384.56x = 62,024,469,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024,469,482.55/272,384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,709.20

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