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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,008, 373,830.24 and 163,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,008, 373,830.24 and 163,514.40 is: 225,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,008 : 373,830.24 = 163,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,008/373,830.24 = 163,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,008x = 373,830.24 × 163,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,008x = 61,126,627,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126,627,395.46/271,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,552.85

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