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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,261.50, 374,280.37 and 162,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,261.50, 374,280.37 and 162,348.90 is: 224,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,261.50 : 374,280.37 = 162,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,261.50/374,280.37 = 162,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,261.50x = 374,280.37 × 162,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,261.50x = 60,764,006,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,764,006,361.09/271,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,005.27

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