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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,555.14, 383,033.58 and 168,622.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,555.14, 383,033.58 and 168,622.39 is: 232,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,555.14 : 383,033.58 = 168,622.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,555.14/383,033.58 = 168,622.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,555.14x = 383,033.58 × 168,622.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,555.14x = 64,588,037,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,588,037,556.31/277,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,703.45

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