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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,659.27, 380,450.94 and 168,291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,659.27, 380,450.94 and 168,291.55 is: 232,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,659.27 : 380,450.94 = 168,291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,659.27/380,450.94 = 168,291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,659.27x = 380,450.94 × 168,291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,659.27x = 64,026,675,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026,675,647.84/275,659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,267.45

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