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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,024.34, 282,682.22 and 168,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,024.34, 282,682.22 and 168,598.49 is: 232,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,024.34 : 282,682.22 = 168,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,024.34/282,682.22 = 168,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,024.34x = 282,682.22 × 168,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,024.34x = 47,659,795,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,659,795,156.64/205,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,459.21

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