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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,273.62, 374,435.55 and 163,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,273.62, 374,435.55 and 163,825.50 is: 226,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,273.62 : 374,435.55 = 163,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,273.62/374,435.55 = 163,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,273.62x = 374,435.55 × 163,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,273.62x = 61,342,091,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342,091,196.53/271,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,126.27

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