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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.68, 382,891.82 and 168,535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.68, 382,891.82 and 168,535.34 is: 232,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.68 : 382,891.82 = 168,535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.68/382,891.82 = 168,535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.68x = 382,891.82 × 168,535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.68x = 64,530,803,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,530,803,066.92/277,487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,553.76

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