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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,756.89, 408,178.62 and 163,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,756.89, 408,178.62 and 163,901.88 is: 246,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,756.89 : 408,178.62 = 163,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,756.89/408,178.62 = 163,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,756.89x = 408,178.62 × 163,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,756.89x = 66,901,243,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,901,243,193.81/271,756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,180.49

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