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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,872.24, 380,691.55 and 161,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,872.24, 380,691.55 and 161,161.50 is: 222,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,872.24 : 380,691.55 = 161,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,872.24/380,691.55 = 161,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,872.24x = 380,691.55 × 161,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,872.24x = 61,352,821,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,352,821,235.33/275,872.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,395.78

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