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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,295.50, 376,989.90 and 164,324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,295.50, 376,989.90 and 164,324.14 is: 226,672.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,295.50 : 376,989.90 = 164,324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,295.50/376,989.90 = 164,324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,295.50x = 376,989.90 × 164,324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,295.50x = 61,948,541,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948,541,106.19/273,295.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,672.38

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