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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,191.06, 375,644.68 and 163,299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,191.06, 375,644.68 and 163,299.48 is: 225,365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,191.06 : 375,644.68 = 163,299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,191.06/375,644.68 = 163,299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,191.06x = 375,644.68 × 163,299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,191.06x = 61,342,580,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342,580,908.77/272,191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,365.89

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