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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,950.68, 380,744.46 and 168,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,950.68, 380,744.46 and 168,481.56 is: 232,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,950.68 : 380,744.46 = 168,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,950.68/380,744.46 = 168,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,950.68x = 380,744.46 × 168,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,950.68x = 64,148,420,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148,420,582.16/275,950.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,463.35

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