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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,714.10, 423,008.55 and 163,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,714.10, 423,008.55 and 163,616.10 is: 245,678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,714.10 : 423,008.55 = 163,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,714.10/423,008.55 = 163,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,714.10x = 423,008.55 × 163,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,714.10x = 69,211,009,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211,009,217.66/281,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,678.19

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