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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,871.79, 380,690.92 and 161,161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,871.79, 380,690.92 and 161,161.08 is: 222,395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,871.79 : 380,690.92 = 161,161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,871.79/380,690.92 = 161,161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,871.79x = 380,690.92 × 161,161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,871.79x = 61,352,558,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,558,587.25/275,871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,395.19

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