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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,872.88, 380,739.76 and 168,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,872.88, 380,739.76 and 168,419.90 is: 232,440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,872.88 : 380,739.76 = 168,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,872.88/380,739.76 = 168,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,872.88x = 380,739.76 × 168,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,872.88x = 64,124,152,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,124,152,305.22/275,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,440.94

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