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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,712.56, 381,890.48 and 161,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,712.56, 381,890.48 and 161,984.28 is: 223,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,712.56 : 381,890.48 = 161,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,712.56/381,890.48 = 161,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,712.56x = 381,890.48 × 161,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,712.56x = 61,860,254,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,860,254,441.65/276,712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,554.20

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