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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,860.08, 380,728.08 and 168,491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,860.08, 380,728.08 and 168,491.88 is: 232,543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,860.08 : 380,728.08 = 168,491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,860.08/380,728.08 = 168,491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,860.08x = 380,728.08 × 168,491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,860.08x = 64,149,589,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,589,967.99/275,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,543.94

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