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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,209.73, 381,034.35 and 168,592.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,209.73, 381,034.35 and 168,592.95 is: 232,575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,209.73 : 381,034.35 = 168,592.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,209.73/381,034.35 = 168,592.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,209.73x = 381,034.35 × 168,592.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,209.73x = 64,239,705,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239,705,117.83/276,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,575.82

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