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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,023.49, 282,681.06 and 168,597.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,023.49, 282,681.06 and 168,597.64 is: 232,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,023.49 : 282,681.06 = 168,597.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,023.49/282,681.06 = 168,597.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,023.49x = 282,681.06 × 168,597.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,023.49x = 47,659,359,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,359,588.70/205,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,458.04

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