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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,549.32, 279,336.47 and 168,669.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,549.32, 279,336.47 and 168,669.99 is: 232,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,549.32 : 279,336.47 = 168,669.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,549.32/279,336.47 = 168,669.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,549.32x = 279,336.47 × 168,669.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,549.32x = 47,115,678,758.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115,678,758.19/202,549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,613.36

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