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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,871.96, 413,805.29 and 163,471.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,871.96, 413,805.29 and 163,471.28 is: 245,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,871.96 : 413,805.29 = 163,471.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,871.96/413,805.29 = 163,471.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,871.96x = 413,805.29 × 163,471.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,871.96x = 67,645,277,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,645,277,540.69/275,871.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,205.34

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