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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,017.54, 374,018.13 and 163,586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,017.54, 374,018.13 and 163,586.10 is: 225,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,017.54 : 374,018.13 = 163,586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,017.54/374,018.13 = 163,586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,017.54x = 374,018.13 × 163,586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,017.54x = 61,184,167,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184,167,215.99/271,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,757.22

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