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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,265.27, 382,724.12 and 164,087.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,265.27, 382,724.12 and 164,087.75 is: 226,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,265.27 : 382,724.12 = 164,087.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,265.27/382,724.12 = 164,087.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,265.27x = 382,724.12 × 164,087.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,265.27x = 62,800,339,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,800,339,721.53/277,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,499.12

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