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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,592.74, 332,459.02 and 168,538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,592.74, 332,459.02 and 168,538.84 is: 252,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,592.74 : 332,459.02 = 168,538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,592.74/332,459.02 = 168,538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,592.74x = 332,459.02 × 168,538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,592.74x = 56,032,257,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032,257,578.34/221,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,861.43

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