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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,456.56, 382,748.94 and 168,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,456.56, 382,748.94 and 168,531.90 is: 232,488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,456.56 : 382,748.94 = 168,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,456.56/382,748.94 = 168,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,456.56x = 382,748.94 × 168,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,456.56x = 64,505,406,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505,406,081.19/277,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,488.31

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