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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,610.08, 380,383.50 and 168,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,610.08, 380,383.50 and 168,242.60 is: 232,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,610.08 : 380,383.50 = 168,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,610.08/380,383.50 = 168,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,610.08x = 380,383.50 × 168,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,610.08x = 63,996,709,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,996,709,037.10/275,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,200.18

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