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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,621.14, 380,416.41 and 168,168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,621.14, 380,416.41 and 168,168.10 is: 232,108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,621.14 : 380,416.41 = 168,168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,621.14/380,416.41 = 168,168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,621.14x = 380,416.41 × 168,168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,621.14x = 63,973,904,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,973,904,878.52/275,621.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,108.12

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