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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.51, 382,821.33 and 168,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.51, 382,821.33 and 168,484.19 is: 232,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.51 : 382,821.33 = 168,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.51/382,821.33 = 168,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.51x = 382,821.33 × 168,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.51x = 64,499,339,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,499,339,785.67/277,436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,483.25

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