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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,201, 381,157.79 and 163,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,201, 381,157.79 and 163,023.75 is: 224,973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,201 : 381,157.79 = 163,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,201/381,157.79 = 163,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,201x = 381,157.79 × 163,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,201x = 62,137,771,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,771,452.39/276,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,973.01

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