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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,861.26, 382,072.11 and 163,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,861.26, 382,072.11 and 163,683.02 is: 225,884.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,861.26 : 382,072.11 = 163,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,861.26/382,072.11 = 163,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,861.26x = 382,072.11 × 163,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,861.26x = 62,538,716,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538,716,822.57/276,861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,884.68

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