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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,142.89, 374,186.79 and 163,691.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,142.89, 374,186.79 and 163,691.93 is: 225,900.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,142.89 : 374,186.79 = 163,691.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,142.89/374,186.79 = 163,691.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,142.89x = 374,186.79 × 163,691.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,142.89x = 61,251,357,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251,357,835.60/271,142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,900.66

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