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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,024.10, 282,681.87 and 168,598.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,024.10, 282,681.87 and 168,598.25 is: 232,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,024.10 : 282,681.87 = 168,598.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,024.10/282,681.87 = 168,598.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,024.10x = 282,681.87 × 168,598.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,024.10x = 47,659,667,175.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,667,175.32/205,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,458.86

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