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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,843.08, 379,358.10 and 161,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,843.08, 379,358.10 and 161,702.28 is: 223,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,843.08 : 379,358.10 = 161,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,843.08/379,358.10 = 161,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,843.08x = 379,358.10 × 161,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,843.08x = 61,343,069,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,343,069,706.47/274,843.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,193.07

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