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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,668.41, 375,027.80 and 162,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,668.41, 375,027.80 and 162,824.66 is: 224,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,668.41 : 375,027.80 = 162,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,668.41/375,027.80 = 162,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,668.41x = 375,027.80 × 162,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,668.41x = 61,063,771,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,063,771,336.29/271,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,773.18

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