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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,930.95, 382,255.55 and 168,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,930.95, 382,255.55 and 168,040.22 is: 231,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,930.95 : 382,255.55 = 168,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,930.95/382,255.55 = 168,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,930.95x = 382,255.55 × 168,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,930.95x = 64,234,303,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,303,966.74/276,930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,950.62

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