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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,036.76, 374,040.45 and 163,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,036.76, 374,040.45 and 163,585.80 is: 225,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,036.76 : 374,040.45 = 163,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,036.76/374,040.45 = 163,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,036.76x = 374,040.45 × 163,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,036.76x = 61,187,706,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187,706,245.61/271,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,754.28

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