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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,408.46, 381,252.79 and 169,031.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,408.46, 381,252.79 and 169,031.32 is: 233,146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,408.46 : 381,252.79 = 169,031.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,408.46/381,252.79 = 169,031.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,408.46x = 381,252.79 × 169,031.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,408.46x = 64,443,659,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443,659,595.96/276,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,146.48

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