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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,996.95, 382,285.17 and 162,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,996.95, 382,285.17 and 162,371.91 is: 224,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,996.95 : 382,285.17 = 162,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,996.95/382,285.17 = 162,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,996.95x = 382,285.17 × 162,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,996.95x = 62,072,373,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072,373,217.57/276,996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,090.46

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