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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,221.84, 376,960.20 and 164,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,221.84, 376,960.20 and 164,277.20 is: 226,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,221.84 : 376,960.20 = 164,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,221.84/376,960.20 = 164,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,221.84x = 376,960.20 × 164,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,221.84x = 61,925,966,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925,966,167.44/273,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,650.86

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