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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,931.95, 382,256.93 and 168,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,931.95, 382,256.93 and 168,041.22 is: 231,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,931.95 : 382,256.93 = 168,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,931.95/382,256.93 = 168,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,931.95x = 382,256.93 × 168,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,931.95x = 64,234,920,870.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,234,920,870.65/276,931.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,952.00

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