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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,546.16, 380,208.42 and 162,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,546.16, 380,208.42 and 162,353.52 is: 224,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,546.16 : 380,208.42 = 162,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,546.16/380,208.42 = 162,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,546.16x = 380,208.42 × 162,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,546.16x = 61,728,175,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,175,320.64/275,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,021.18

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