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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,588.52, 380,353.77 and 168,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,588.52, 380,353.77 and 168,221.04 is: 232,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,588.52 : 380,353.77 = 168,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,588.52/380,353.77 = 168,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,588.52x = 380,353.77 × 168,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,588.52x = 63,983,506,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983,506,757.32/275,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,170.44

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