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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,747.30, 381,911.96 and 160,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,747.30, 381,911.96 and 160,483.30 is: 221,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,747.30 : 381,911.96 = 160,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,747.30/381,911.96 = 160,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,747.30x = 381,911.96 × 160,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,747.30x = 61,290,491,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,290,491,650.27/276,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,467.36

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