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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,050.24, 382,281.12 and 163,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,050.24, 382,281.12 and 163,831.68 is: 226,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,050.24 : 382,281.12 = 163,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,050.24/382,281.12 = 163,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,050.24x = 382,281.12 × 163,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,050.24x = 62,629,758,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629,758,121.88/277,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,059.21

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