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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,139.24, 379,714.68 and 161,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,139.24, 379,714.68 and 161,984.40 is: 223,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,139.24 : 379,714.68 = 161,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,139.24/379,714.68 = 161,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,139.24x = 379,714.68 × 161,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,139.24x = 61,507,854,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,507,854,610.99/275,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,551.74

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