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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,265.99, 375,667.01 and 163,320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,265.99, 375,667.01 and 163,320.59 is: 225,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,265.99 : 375,667.01 = 163,320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,265.99/375,667.01 = 163,320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,265.99x = 375,667.01 × 163,320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,265.99x = 61,354,157,716.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354,157,716.74/272,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,346.39

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