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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,414.44, 377,381.19 and 163,151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,414.44, 377,381.19 and 163,151.78 is: 225,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,414.44 : 377,381.19 = 163,151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,414.44/377,381.19 = 163,151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,414.44x = 377,381.19 × 163,151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,414.44x = 61,570,411,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570,411,611.93/273,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,190.78

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