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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,496.68, 382,904.24 and 168,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,496.68, 382,904.24 and 168,544.36 is: 232,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,496.68 : 382,904.24 = 168,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,496.68/382,904.24 = 168,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,496.68x = 382,904.24 × 168,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,496.68x = 64,536,350,072.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,536,350,072.09/277,496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,566.21

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