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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,270.62, 374,431.41 and 163,822.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,270.62, 374,431.41 and 163,822.50 is: 226,122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,270.62 : 374,431.41 = 163,822.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,270.62/374,431.41 = 163,822.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,270.62x = 374,431.41 × 163,822.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,270.62x = 61,340,289,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340,289,664.73/271,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,122.13

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