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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,327.08, 382,714.38 and 168,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,327.08, 382,714.38 and 168,399.72 is: 232,393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,327.08 : 382,714.38 = 168,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,327.08/382,714.38 = 168,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,327.08x = 382,714.38 × 168,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,327.08x = 64,448,994,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448,994,431.97/277,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,393.44

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