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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.49, 382,821.30 and 168,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.49, 382,821.30 and 168,484.17 is: 232,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.49 : 382,821.30 = 168,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.49/382,821.30 = 168,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.49x = 382,821.30 × 168,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.49x = 64,499,328,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,328,988.82/277,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,483.22

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