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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,271.40, 228,113.40 and 163,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,271.40, 228,113.40 and 163,271.40 is: 228,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,271.40 : 228,113.40 = 163,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,271.40/228,113.40 = 163,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,271.40x = 228,113.40 × 163,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,271.40x = 37,244,394,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,394,176.76/163,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,113.40

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