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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,223.13, 382,649.73 and 162,526.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,223.13, 382,649.73 and 162,526.60 is: 224,334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,223.13 : 382,649.73 = 162,526.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,223.13/382,649.73 = 162,526.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,223.13x = 382,649.73 × 162,526.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,223.13x = 62,190,759,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,759,607.82/277,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,334.67

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