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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,809.08, 380,657.70 and 168,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,809.08, 380,657.70 and 168,440.88 is: 232,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,809.08 : 380,657.70 = 168,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,809.08/380,657.70 = 168,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,809.08x = 380,657.70 × 168,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,809.08x = 64,118,317,966.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,118,317,966.78/275,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,473.56

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