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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,157.52, 374,206.96 and 163,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,157.52, 374,206.96 and 163,706.56 is: 225,920.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,157.52 : 374,206.96 = 163,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,157.52/374,206.96 = 163,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,157.52x = 374,206.96 × 163,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,157.52x = 61,260,134,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,260,134,149.66/271,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,920.84

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