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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,082.04, 291,266.55 and 168,170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,082.04, 291,266.55 and 168,170.38 is: 232,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,082.04 : 291,266.55 = 168,170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,082.04/291,266.55 = 168,170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,082.04x = 291,266.55 × 168,170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,082.04x = 48,982,405,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,982,405,666.62/211,082.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,053.88

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