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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,548.31, 383,002.18 and 162,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,548.31, 383,002.18 and 162,811 is: 224,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,548.31 : 383,002.18 = 162,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,548.31/383,002.18 = 162,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,548.31x = 383,002.18 × 162,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,548.31x = 62,356,967,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,356,967,927.98/277,548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,670.68

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