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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,259.52, 382,716.18 and 164,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,259.52, 382,716.18 and 164,082 is: 226,491.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,259.52 : 382,716.18 = 164,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,259.52/382,716.18 = 164,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,259.52x = 382,716.18 × 164,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,259.52x = 62,796,836,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,796,836,246.76/277,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,491.18

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