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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,263.73, 282,086.06 and 168,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,263.73, 282,086.06 and 168,321.29 is: 232,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,263.73 : 282,086.06 = 168,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,263.73/282,086.06 = 168,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,263.73x = 282,086.06 × 168,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,263.73x = 47,481,087,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,481,087,258.18/204,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,449.92

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