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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,997.25, 382,191.10 and 168,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,997.25, 382,191.10 and 168,099.12 is: 231,937.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,997.25 : 382,191.10 = 168,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,997.25/382,191.10 = 168,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,997.25x = 382,191.10 × 168,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,997.25x = 64,245,987,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,245,987,161.58/276,997.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,937.27

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