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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,222.13, 382,648.35 and 162,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,222.13, 382,648.35 and 162,525.60 is: 224,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,222.13 : 382,648.35 = 162,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,222.13/382,648.35 = 162,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,222.13x = 382,648.35 × 162,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,222.13x = 62,190,152,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,152,672.76/277,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,333.29

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