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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,788.06, 380,575.47 and 168,537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,788.06, 380,575.47 and 168,537.58 is: 232,574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,788.06 : 380,575.47 = 168,537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,788.06/380,575.47 = 168,537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,788.06x = 380,575.47 × 168,537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,788.06x = 64,141,268,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,141,268,721.16/275,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,574.49

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