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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,376.31, 382,507.31 and 168,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,376.31, 382,507.31 and 168,496.52 is: 232,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,376.31 : 382,507.31 = 168,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,376.31/382,507.31 = 168,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,376.31x = 382,507.31 × 168,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,376.31x = 64,451,149,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,149,118.27/277,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,359.96

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