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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,664.93, 381,792.41 and 169,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,664.93, 381,792.41 and 169,227.07 is: 233,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,664.93 : 381,792.41 = 169,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,664.93/381,792.41 = 169,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,664.93x = 381,792.41 × 169,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,664.93x = 64,609,608,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,609,608,983.58/276,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,530.18

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