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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,488.60, 376,045.14 and 164,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,488.60, 376,045.14 and 164,998 is: 227,703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,488.60 : 376,045.14 = 164,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,488.60/376,045.14 = 164,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,488.60x = 376,045.14 × 164,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,488.60x = 62,046,696,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,696,009.72/272,488.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,703.82

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