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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,385.13, 374,457.48 and 163,961.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,385.13, 374,457.48 and 163,961.11 is: 226,233.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,385.13 : 374,457.48 = 163,961.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,385.13/374,457.48 = 163,961.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,385.13x = 374,457.48 × 163,961.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,385.13x = 61,396,464,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,396,464,844.10/271,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,233.71

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