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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,444.54, 382,732.41 and 168,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,444.54, 382,732.41 and 168,519.89 is: 232,471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,444.54 : 382,732.41 = 168,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,444.54/382,732.41 = 168,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,444.54x = 382,732.41 × 168,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,444.54x = 64,498,025,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,498,025,216.39/277,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,471.78

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