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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,932.20, 380,787.93 and 161,217.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,932.20, 380,787.93 and 161,217.57 is: 222,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,932.20 : 380,787.93 = 161,217.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,932.20/380,787.93 = 161,217.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,932.20x = 380,787.93 × 161,217.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,932.20x = 61,389,704,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,389,704,759.93/275,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,481.12

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