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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,901.25, 382,251.29 and 162,163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,901.25, 382,251.29 and 162,163.94 is: 223,860.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,901.25 : 382,251.29 = 162,163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,901.25/382,251.29 = 162,163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,901.25x = 382,251.29 × 162,163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,901.25x = 61,987,372,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987,372,534.41/276,901.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,860.94

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