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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,137.55, 382,453.35 and 168,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,137.55, 382,453.35 and 168,210.37 is: 232,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,137.55 : 382,453.35 = 168,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,137.55/382,453.35 = 168,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,137.55x = 382,453.35 × 168,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,137.55x = 64,332,619,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,332,619,511.24/277,137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,132.45

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