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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,599.74, 285,275.70 and 168,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,599.74, 285,275.70 and 168,364.92 is: 232,480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,599.74 : 285,275.70 = 168,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,599.74/285,275.70 = 168,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,599.74x = 285,275.70 × 168,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,599.74x = 48,030,420,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,030,420,408.44/206,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,480.55

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