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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,148, 379,704.40 and 162,040.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,148, 379,704.40 and 162,040.48 is: 223,615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,148 : 379,704.40 = 162,040.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,148/379,704.40 = 162,040.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,148x = 379,704.40 × 162,040.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,148x = 61,527,483,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,527,483,234.11/275,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,615.96

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