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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,390.83, 375,745.75 and 163,467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,390.83, 375,745.75 and 163,467.31 is: 225,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,390.83 : 375,745.75 = 163,467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,390.83/375,745.75 = 163,467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,390.83x = 375,745.75 × 163,467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,390.83x = 61,422,146,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,422,146,996.43/272,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,492.71

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