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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,201.32, 381,177.77 and 168,791.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,201.32, 381,177.77 and 168,791.90 is: 232,945.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,201.32 : 381,177.77 = 168,791.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,201.32/381,177.77 = 168,791.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,201.32x = 381,177.77 × 168,791.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,201.32x = 64,339,717,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,339,717,286.21/276,201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,945.01

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