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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,902.91, 382,127.76 and 162,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,902.91, 382,127.76 and 162,249.30 is: 223,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,902.91 : 382,127.76 = 162,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,902.91/382,127.76 = 162,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,902.91x = 382,127.76 × 162,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,902.91x = 61,999,961,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,999,961,570.57/276,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,905.06

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