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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,297.60, 413,189.40 and 162,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,297.60, 413,189.40 and 162,837.20 is: 244,399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,297.60 : 413,189.40 = 162,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,297.60/413,189.40 = 162,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,297.60x = 413,189.40 × 162,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,297.60x = 67,282,604,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,604,965.68/275,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,399.53

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