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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,435.08, 382,654.44 and 168,538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,435.08, 382,654.44 and 168,538.86 is: 232,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,435.08 : 382,654.44 = 168,538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,435.08/382,654.44 = 168,538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,435.08x = 382,654.44 × 168,538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,435.08x = 64,492,143,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,492,143,091.54/277,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,458.50

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