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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,255.91, 374,258.68 and 162,315.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,255.91, 374,258.68 and 162,315.97 is: 223,951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,255.91 : 374,258.68 = 162,315.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,255.91/374,258.68 = 162,315.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,255.91x = 374,258.68 × 162,315.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,255.91x = 60,748,159,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,748,159,333.68/271,255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,951.47

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