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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,533.64, 381,645 and 169,175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,533.64, 381,645 and 169,175.03 is: 233,479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,533.64 : 381,645 = 169,175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,533.64/381,645 = 169,175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,533.64x = 381,645 × 169,175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,533.64x = 64,564,802,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,564,802,416.13/276,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,479.02

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