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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,318.43, 382,704.50 and 162,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,318.43, 382,704.50 and 162,679.31 is: 224,500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,318.43 : 382,704.50 = 162,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,318.43/382,704.50 = 162,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,318.43x = 382,704.50 × 162,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,318.43x = 62,258,104,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,258,104,083.50/277,318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,500.42

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