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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,171.74, 360,592.86 and 163,203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,171.74, 360,592.86 and 163,203.71 is: 225,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,171.74 : 360,592.86 = 163,203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,171.74/360,592.86 = 163,203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,171.74x = 360,592.86 × 163,203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,171.74x = 58,850,093,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,850,093,388.90/261,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,331.01

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