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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,270.62, 294,178.29 and 162,171.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,270.62, 294,178.29 and 162,171.33 is: 223,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,270.62 : 294,178.29 = 162,171.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,270.62/294,178.29 = 162,171.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,270.62x = 294,178.29 × 162,171.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,270.62x = 47,707,285,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,707,285,630.13/213,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,693.66

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