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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,681.72, 381,849.48 and 169,323.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,681.72, 381,849.48 and 169,323.24 is: 233,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,681.72 : 381,849.48 = 169,323.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,681.72/381,849.48 = 169,323.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,681.72x = 381,849.48 × 169,323.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,681.72x = 64,655,991,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,655,991,145.92/276,681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,683.64

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