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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,498.68, 382,907 and 168,546.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,498.68, 382,907 and 168,546.36 is: 232,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,498.68 : 382,907 = 168,546.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,498.68/382,907 = 168,546.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,498.68x = 382,907 × 168,546.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,498.68x = 64,537,581,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,537,581,068.52/277,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,568.97

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