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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,887.80, 413,831.70 and 163,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,887.80, 413,831.70 and 163,913.40 is: 245,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,887.80 : 413,831.70 = 163,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,887.80/413,831.70 = 163,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,887.80x = 413,831.70 × 163,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,887.80x = 67,832,560,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832,560,974.78/275,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,870.10

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