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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,795.01, 336,901.85 and 168,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,795.01, 336,901.85 and 168,191 is: 252,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,795.01 : 336,901.85 = 168,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,795.01/336,901.85 = 168,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,795.01x = 336,901.85 × 168,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,795.01x = 56,663,859,053.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663,859,053.35/224,795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,069.03

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