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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,762.62, 292,034.43 and 168,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,762.62, 292,034.43 and 168,884.73 is: 232,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,762.62 : 292,034.43 = 168,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,762.62/292,034.43 = 168,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,762.62x = 292,034.43 × 168,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,762.62x = 49,320,155,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,155,861.25/211,762.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,903.03

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