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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,497.84, 381,567.11 and 161,798.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,497.84, 381,567.11 and 161,798.54 is: 223,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,497.84 : 381,567.11 = 161,798.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,497.84/381,567.11 = 161,798.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,497.84x = 381,567.11 × 161,798.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,497.84x = 61,736,999,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,736,999,806.68/276,497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,282.03

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