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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,029.74, 382,252.83 and 163,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,029.74, 382,252.83 and 163,811.18 is: 226,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,029.74 : 382,252.83 = 163,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,029.74/382,252.83 = 163,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,029.74x = 382,252.83 × 163,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,029.74x = 62,617,287,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617,287,140.64/277,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,030.92

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