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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,435.96, 382,863.41 and 162,691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,435.96, 382,863.41 and 162,691.25 is: 224,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,435.96 : 382,863.41 = 162,691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,435.96/382,863.41 = 162,691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,435.96x = 382,863.41 × 162,691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,435.96x = 62,288,526,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288,526,752.16/277,435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,514.97

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