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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,096.26, 381,080.50 and 168,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,096.26, 381,080.50 and 168,756.28 is: 232,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,096.26 : 381,080.50 = 168,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,096.26/381,080.50 = 168,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,096.26x = 381,080.50 × 168,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,096.26x = 64,309,726,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,309,726,185.95/276,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,925.02

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