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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,868.99, 380,687.06 and 161,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,868.99, 380,687.06 and 161,158.26 is: 222,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,868.99 : 380,687.06 = 161,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,868.99/380,687.06 = 161,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,868.99x = 380,687.06 × 161,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,868.99x = 61,350,863,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350,863,388.32/275,868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,391.30

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