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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,871.80, 413,807.70 and 163,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,871.80, 413,807.70 and 163,897.40 is: 245,846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,871.80 : 413,807.70 = 163,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,871.80/413,807.70 = 163,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,871.80x = 413,807.70 × 163,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,871.80x = 67,822,006,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,822,006,129.98/275,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,846.10

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