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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,860.26, 382,070.73 and 163,682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,860.26, 382,070.73 and 163,682.02 is: 225,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,860.26 : 382,070.73 = 163,682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,860.26/382,070.73 = 163,682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,860.26x = 382,070.73 × 163,682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,860.26x = 62,538,108,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538,108,869.27/276,860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,883.30

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