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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,537.81, 380,421.50 and 168,170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,537.81, 380,421.50 and 168,170.09 is: 232,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,537.81 : 380,421.50 = 168,170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,537.81/380,421.50 = 168,170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,537.81x = 380,421.50 × 168,170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,537.81x = 63,975,515,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,975,515,149.98/275,537.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,184.16

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