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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,315.04, 375,691.66 and 168,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,315.04, 375,691.66 and 168,901.39 is: 233,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,315.04 : 375,691.66 = 168,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,315.04/375,691.66 = 168,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,315.04x = 375,691.66 × 168,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,315.04x = 63,454,843,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,843,585.41/272,315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,019.97

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