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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,435.29, 382,819.64 and 168,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,435.29, 382,819.64 and 168,482.96 is: 232,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,435.29 : 382,819.64 = 168,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,435.29/382,819.64 = 168,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,435.29x = 382,819.64 × 168,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,435.29x = 64,498,587,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,498,587,471.59/277,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,481.55

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