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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,826.93, 375,109.02 and 162,991.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,826.93, 375,109.02 and 162,991.34 is: 224,920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,826.93 : 375,109.02 = 162,991.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,826.93/375,109.02 = 162,991.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,826.93x = 375,109.02 × 162,991.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,826.93x = 61,139,521,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,139,521,815.89/271,826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,920.77

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