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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,162.02, 374,213.32 and 163,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,162.02, 374,213.32 and 163,711.20 is: 225,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,162.02 : 374,213.32 = 163,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,162.02/374,213.32 = 163,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,162.02x = 374,213.32 × 163,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,162.02x = 61,262,911,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,262,911,673.18/271,162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,927.33

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