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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,104.36, 406,741.53 and 163,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,104.36, 406,741.53 and 163,151.51 is: 244,778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,104.36 : 406,741.53 = 163,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,104.36/406,741.53 = 163,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,104.36x = 406,741.53 × 163,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,104.36x = 66,360,492,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,360,492,765.50/271,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,778.40

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