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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,630.80, 314,446.20 and 168,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,630.80, 314,446.20 and 168,158.80 is: 252,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,630.80 : 314,446.20 = 168,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,630.80/314,446.20 = 168,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,630.80x = 314,446.20 × 168,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,630.80x = 52,876,895,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876,895,656.56/209,630.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,238.20

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