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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,864.43, 412,280.85 and 163,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,864.43, 412,280.85 and 163,253.59 is: 244,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,864.43 : 412,280.85 = 163,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,864.43/412,280.85 = 163,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,864.43x = 412,280.85 × 163,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,864.43x = 67,306,327,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,306,327,820.05/274,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,871.00

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