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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,727.74, 381,891.96 and 169,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,727.74, 381,891.96 and 169,295.82 is: 233,632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,727.74 : 381,891.96 = 169,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,727.74/381,891.96 = 169,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,727.74x = 381,891.96 × 169,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,727.74x = 64,652,712,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,652,712,519.61/276,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,632.93

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