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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,809.88, 377,699.94 and 164,838.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,809.88, 377,699.94 and 164,838.42 is: 227,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,809.88 : 377,699.94 = 164,838.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,809.88/377,699.94 = 164,838.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,809.88x = 377,699.94 × 164,838.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,809.88x = 62,259,461,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259,461,343.69/273,809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,382.08

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