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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,026.35, 282,684.98 and 168,600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,026.35, 282,684.98 and 168,600.50 is: 232,461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,026.35 : 282,684.98 = 168,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,026.35/282,684.98 = 168,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,026.35x = 282,684.98 × 168,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,026.35x = 47,660,826,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,660,826,714.06/205,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,461.96

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