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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,638.60, 412,200.90 and 162,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,638.60, 412,200.90 and 162,178.20 is: 243,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,638.60 : 412,200.90 = 162,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,638.60/412,200.90 = 162,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,638.60x = 412,200.90 × 162,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,638.60x = 66,850,000,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,850,000,000.38/274,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,410.80

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