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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,614.84, 381,776.28 and 160,312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,614.84, 381,776.28 and 160,312.08 is: 221,258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,614.84 : 381,776.28 = 160,312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,614.84/381,776.28 = 160,312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,614.84x = 381,776.28 × 160,312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,614.84x = 61,203,349,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203,349,541.46/276,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,258.37

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