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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,112.68, 374,045.88 and 163,641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,112.68, 374,045.88 and 163,641.88 is: 225,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,112.68 : 374,045.88 = 163,641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,112.68/374,045.88 = 163,641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,112.68x = 374,045.88 × 163,641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,112.68x = 61,209,571,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,209,571,009.45/271,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,771.70

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