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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,748.24, 380,522.52 and 168,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,748.24, 380,522.52 and 168,497.76 is: 232,520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,748.24 : 380,522.52 = 168,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,748.24/380,522.52 = 168,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,748.24x = 380,522.52 × 168,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,748.24x = 64,117,192,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,192,249.56/275,748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,520.77

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