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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,362.92, 375,757.43 and 168,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,362.92, 375,757.43 and 168,949.14 is: 233,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,362.92 : 375,757.43 = 168,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,362.92/375,757.43 = 168,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,362.92x = 375,757.43 × 168,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,362.92x = 63,483,893,802.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,483,893,802.36/272,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,085.67

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