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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,803.08, 380,649.42 and 168,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,803.08, 380,649.42 and 168,434.88 is: 232,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,803.08 : 380,649.42 = 168,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,803.08/380,649.42 = 168,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,803.08x = 380,649.42 × 168,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,803.08x = 64,114,639,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,114,639,379.77/275,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,465.28

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