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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,184.72, 375,635.94 and 163,293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,184.72, 375,635.94 and 163,293.15 is: 225,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,184.72 : 375,635.94 = 163,293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,184.72/375,635.94 = 163,293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,184.72x = 375,635.94 × 163,293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,184.72x = 61,338,775,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,338,775,079.35/272,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,357.16

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