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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,263.27, 382,721.36 and 164,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,263.27, 382,721.36 and 164,085.75 is: 226,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,263.27 : 382,721.36 = 164,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,263.27/382,721.36 = 164,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,263.27x = 382,721.36 × 164,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,263.27x = 62,799,120,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799,120,576.19/277,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,496.36

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