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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,272.12, 378,498.42 and 161,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,272.12, 378,498.42 and 161,096.76 is: 222,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,272.12 : 378,498.42 = 161,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,272.12/378,498.42 = 161,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,272.12x = 378,498.42 × 161,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,272.12x = 60,974,869,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,974,869,127.12/274,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,315.23

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