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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,828.84, 553,052.91 and 168,977.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,828.84, 553,052.91 and 168,977.95 is: 253,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,828.84 : 553,052.91 = 168,977.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,828.84/553,052.91 = 168,977.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,828.84x = 553,052.91 × 168,977.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,828.84x = 93,453,746,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,453,746,224.37/368,828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,379.71

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