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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,620.86, 380,398.08 and 168,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,620.86, 380,398.08 and 168,253.14 is: 232,214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,620.86 : 380,398.08 = 168,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,620.86/380,398.08 = 168,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,620.86x = 380,398.08 × 168,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,620.86x = 64,003,171,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,003,171,409.97/275,620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,214.54

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