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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,132.32, 381,091.46 and 168,773.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,132.32, 381,091.46 and 168,773.86 is: 232,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,132.32 : 381,091.46 = 168,773.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,132.32/381,091.46 = 168,773.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,132.32x = 381,091.46 × 168,773.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,132.32x = 64,318,276,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,318,276,717.24/276,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,925.57

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