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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,960.80, 382,203.96 and 163,781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,960.80, 382,203.96 and 163,781.12 is: 226,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,960.80 : 382,203.96 = 163,781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,960.80/382,203.96 = 163,781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,960.80x = 382,203.96 × 163,781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,960.80x = 62,597,792,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,597,792,637.24/276,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,016.80

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