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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,235.16, 382,583.14 and 168,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,235.16, 382,583.14 and 168,301.52 is: 232,255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,235.16 : 382,583.14 = 168,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,235.16/382,583.14 = 168,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,235.16x = 382,583.14 × 168,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,235.16x = 64,389,323,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389,323,988.37/277,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,255.26

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