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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,042.49, 260,861.56 and 168,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,042.49, 260,861.56 and 168,050.30 is: 230,674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,042.49 : 260,861.56 = 168,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,042.49/260,861.56 = 168,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,042.49x = 260,861.56 × 168,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,042.49x = 43,837,863,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,863,416.47/190,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,674.01

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