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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,304.64, 381,314.40 and 163,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,304.64, 381,314.40 and 163,124.96 is: 225,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,304.64 : 381,314.40 = 163,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,304.64/381,314.40 = 163,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,304.64x = 381,314.40 × 163,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,304.64x = 62,201,896,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,201,896,247.42/276,304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,120.71

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