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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,824.93, 375,106.26 and 162,989.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,824.93, 375,106.26 and 162,989.34 is: 224,918.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,824.93 : 375,106.26 = 162,989.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,824.93/375,106.26 = 162,989.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,824.93x = 375,106.26 × 162,989.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,824.93x = 61,138,322,701.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,138,322,701.02/271,824.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,918.01

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