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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,952.18, 380,746.53 and 168,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,952.18, 380,746.53 and 168,483.06 is: 232,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,952.18 : 380,746.53 = 168,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,952.18/380,746.53 = 168,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,952.18x = 380,746.53 × 168,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,952.18x = 64,149,340,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,149,340,458.78/275,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,465.42

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