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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,324.08, 382,710.24 and 168,396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,324.08, 382,710.24 and 168,396.72 is: 232,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,324.08 : 382,710.24 = 168,396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,324.08/382,710.24 = 168,396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,324.08x = 382,710.24 × 168,396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,324.08x = 64,447,149,126.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,447,149,126.41/277,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,389.30

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