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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,785.56, 380,572.02 and 168,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,785.56, 380,572.02 and 168,535.08 is: 232,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,785.56 : 380,572.02 = 168,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,785.56/380,572.02 = 168,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,785.56x = 380,572.02 × 168,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,785.56x = 64,139,735,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,139,735,836.46/275,785.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,571.04

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