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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,614.08, 380,389.02 and 168,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,614.08, 380,389.02 and 168,246.60 is: 232,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,614.08 : 380,389.02 = 168,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,614.08/380,389.02 = 168,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,614.08x = 380,389.02 × 168,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,614.08x = 63,999,159,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,999,159,292.33/275,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,205.70

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