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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,418.76, 412,085.58 and 163,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,418.76, 412,085.58 and 163,159.24 is: 244,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,418.76 : 412,085.58 = 163,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,418.76/412,085.58 = 163,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,418.76x = 412,085.58 × 163,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,418.76x = 67,235,570,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,235,570,047.76/275,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,121.24

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