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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.24, 382,820.95 and 168,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.24, 382,820.95 and 168,483.92 is: 232,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.24 : 382,820.95 = 168,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.24/382,820.95 = 168,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.24x = 382,820.95 × 168,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.24x = 64,499,174,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,174,314.12/277,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,482.87

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