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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,214.22, 381,204.90 and 168,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,214.22, 381,204.90 and 168,847.10 is: 233,026.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,214.22 : 381,204.90 = 168,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,214.22/381,204.90 = 168,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,214.22x = 381,204.90 × 168,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,214.22x = 64,365,341,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,365,341,870.79/276,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,026.89

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