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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,515.08, 381,451.62 and 161,718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,515.08, 381,451.62 and 161,718.64 is: 223,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,515.08 : 381,451.62 = 161,718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,515.08/381,451.62 = 161,718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,515.08x = 381,451.62 × 161,718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,515.08x = 61,687,837,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687,837,212.20/276,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,090.32

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