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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,226.93, 381,197.10 and 163,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,226.93, 381,197.10 and 163,049.68 is: 225,010.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,226.93 : 381,197.10 = 163,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,226.93/381,197.10 = 163,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,226.93x = 381,197.10 × 163,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,226.93x = 62,154,065,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,154,065,171.93/276,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,010.88

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