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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,249.96, 381,228.84 and 163,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,249.96, 381,228.84 and 163,072.68 is: 225,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,249.96 : 381,228.84 = 163,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,249.96/381,228.84 = 163,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,249.96x = 381,228.84 × 163,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,249.96x = 62,168,008,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168,008,632.09/276,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,042.60

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