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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,861.23, 382,152.95 and 160,604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,861.23, 382,152.95 and 160,604.08 is: 221,682.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,861.23 : 382,152.95 = 160,604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,861.23/382,152.95 = 160,604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,861.23x = 382,152.95 × 160,604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,861.23x = 61,375,323,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375,323,721.66/276,861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,682.62

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