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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,441, 382,827.51 and 168,488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,441, 382,827.51 and 168,488.68 is: 232,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,441 : 382,827.51 = 168,488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,441/382,827.51 = 168,488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,441x = 382,827.51 × 168,488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,441x = 64,502,101,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,502,101,827.59/277,441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,489.44

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