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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,901.41, 382,125.69 and 162,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,901.41, 382,125.69 and 162,247.80 is: 223,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,901.41 : 382,125.69 = 162,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,901.41/382,125.69 = 162,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,901.41x = 382,125.69 × 162,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,901.41x = 61,999,052,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999,052,525.98/276,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,902.99

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