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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,084.53, 373,973.97 and 163,620.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,084.53, 373,973.97 and 163,620.21 is: 225,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,084.53 : 373,973.97 = 163,620.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,084.53/373,973.97 = 163,620.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,084.53x = 373,973.97 × 163,620.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,084.53x = 61,189,699,505.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,189,699,505.93/271,084.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,721.84

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