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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,633.31, 380,364.35 and 168,382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,633.31, 380,364.35 and 168,382.83 is: 232,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,633.31 : 380,364.35 = 168,382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,633.31/380,364.35 = 168,382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,633.31x = 380,364.35 × 168,382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,633.31x = 64,046,824,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,046,824,842.20/275,633.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,362.43

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