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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,934.24, 380,893.28 and 161,250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,934.24, 380,893.28 and 161,250.12 is: 222,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,934.24 : 380,893.28 = 161,250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,934.24/380,893.28 = 161,250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,934.24x = 380,893.28 × 161,250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,934.24x = 61,419,086,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,419,086,300.94/275,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,585.95

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