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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,056.08, 374,070.48 and 163,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,056.08, 374,070.48 and 163,624.16 is: 225,809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,056.08 : 374,070.48 = 163,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,056.08/374,070.48 = 163,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,056.08x = 374,070.48 × 163,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,056.08x = 61,206,968,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,206,968,070.80/271,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,809.24

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