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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,774.70, 423,037.35 and 163,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,774.70, 423,037.35 and 163,530.90 is: 245,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,774.70 : 423,037.35 = 163,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,774.70/423,037.35 = 163,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,774.70x = 423,037.35 × 163,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,774.70x = 69,179,678,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,179,678,579.12/281,774.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,514.16

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