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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,973.52, 291,117.84 and 168,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,973.52, 291,117.84 and 168,062.30 is: 231,905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,973.52 : 291,117.84 = 168,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,973.52/291,117.84 = 168,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,973.52x = 291,117.84 × 168,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,973.52x = 48,925,933,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925,933,761.43/210,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,905.57

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