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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,750.24, 380,525.28 and 168,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,750.24, 380,525.28 and 168,499.76 is: 232,523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,750.24 : 380,525.28 = 168,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,750.24/380,525.28 = 168,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,750.24x = 380,525.28 × 168,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,750.24x = 64,118,418,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118,418,353.93/275,750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,523.53

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