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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,997.95, 382,286.55 and 162,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,997.95, 382,286.55 and 162,372.91 is: 224,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,997.95 : 382,286.55 = 162,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,997.95/382,286.55 = 162,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,997.95x = 382,286.55 × 162,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,997.95x = 62,072,979,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,072,979,577.36/276,997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,091.84

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