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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,272.54, 374,295.51 and 162,359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,272.54, 374,295.51 and 162,359.94 is: 224,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,272.54 : 374,295.51 = 162,359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,272.54/374,295.51 = 162,359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,272.54x = 374,295.51 × 162,359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,272.54x = 60,770,596,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,770,596,545.87/271,272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,020.45

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