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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,365.92, 375,761.55 and 168,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,365.92, 375,761.55 and 168,952.14 is: 233,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,365.92 : 375,761.55 = 168,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,365.92/375,761.55 = 168,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,365.92x = 375,761.55 × 168,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,365.92x = 63,485,718,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,485,718,002.22/272,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,089.80

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