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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,022.59, 282,679.81 and 168,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,022.59, 282,679.81 and 168,596.74 is: 232,456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,022.59 : 282,679.81 = 168,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,022.59/282,679.81 = 168,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,022.59x = 282,679.81 × 168,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,022.59x = 47,658,894,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,894,361.68/205,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,456.80

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