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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,543.67, 383,013.51 and 162,824.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,543.67, 383,013.51 and 162,824.29 is: 224,699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,543.67 : 383,013.51 = 162,824.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,543.67/383,013.51 = 162,824.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,543.67x = 383,013.51 × 162,824.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,543.67x = 62,363,900,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,363,900,911.09/277,543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,699.42

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