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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,350.74, 284,932.26 and 168,116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,350.74, 284,932.26 and 168,116.49 is: 232,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,350.74 : 284,932.26 = 168,116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,350.74/284,932.26 = 168,116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,350.74x = 284,932.26 × 168,116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,350.74x = 47,901,811,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,901,811,438.97/206,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,137.82

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