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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,813.88, 377,705.44 and 164,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,813.88, 377,705.44 and 164,842.44 is: 227,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,813.88 : 377,705.44 = 164,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,813.88/377,705.44 = 164,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,813.88x = 377,705.44 × 164,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,813.88x = 62,261,886,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,261,886,330.87/273,813.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,387.62

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