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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,220.84, 473,083.22 and 163,461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,220.84, 473,083.22 and 163,461.04 is: 245,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,220.84 : 473,083.22 = 163,461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,220.84/473,083.22 = 163,461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,220.84x = 473,083.22 × 163,461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,220.84x = 77,330,675,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,330,675,147.75/315,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,322.22

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