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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,746.20, 314,619.30 and 168,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,746.20, 314,619.30 and 168,274.20 is: 252,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,746.20 : 314,619.30 = 168,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,746.20/314,619.30 = 168,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,746.20x = 314,619.30 × 168,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,746.20x = 52,942,311,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,942,311,012.06/209,746.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,411.30

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