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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.29, 382,821.02 and 168,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.29, 382,821.02 and 168,483.96 is: 232,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.29 : 382,821.02 = 168,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.29/382,821.02 = 168,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.29x = 382,821.02 × 168,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.29x = 64,499,201,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,201,420.84/277,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,482.93

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