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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,386.68, 381,512.10 and 163,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,386.68, 381,512.10 and 163,209.88 is: 225,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,386.68 : 381,512.10 = 163,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,386.68/381,512.10 = 163,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,386.68x = 381,512.10 × 163,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,386.68x = 62,266,544,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266,544,059.55/276,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,287.79

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