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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,483.69, 382,886.30 and 168,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,483.69, 382,886.30 and 168,531.33 is: 232,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,483.69 : 382,886.30 = 168,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,483.69/382,886.30 = 168,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,483.69x = 382,886.30 × 168,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,483.69x = 64,528,337,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528,337,377.78/277,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,548.22

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