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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,328.24, 375,659.58 and 163,404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,328.24, 375,659.58 and 163,404.42 is: 225,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,328.24 : 375,659.58 = 163,404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,328.24/375,659.58 = 163,404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,328.24x = 375,659.58 × 163,404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,328.24x = 61,384,435,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384,435,787.34/272,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,406.06

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