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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,901.11, 383,510.98 and 168,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,901.11, 383,510.98 and 168,967.99 is: 233,180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,901.11 : 383,510.98 = 168,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,901.11/383,510.98 = 168,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,901.11x = 383,510.98 × 168,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,901.11x = 64,801,079,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,801,079,433.53/277,901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,180.35

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