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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,482.69, 382,884.92 and 168,530.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,482.69, 382,884.92 and 168,530.33 is: 232,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,482.69 : 382,884.92 = 168,530.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,482.69/382,884.92 = 168,530.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,482.69x = 382,884.92 × 168,530.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,482.69x = 64,527,724,152.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,527,724,152.59/277,482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,546.85

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