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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,077.03, 373,963.64 and 163,612.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,077.03, 373,963.64 and 163,612.71 is: 225,711.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,077.03 : 373,963.64 = 163,612.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,077.03/373,963.64 = 163,612.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,077.03x = 373,963.64 × 163,612.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,077.03x = 61,185,203,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185,203,763.80/271,077.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,711.50

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