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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,351.24, 342,083.58 and 168,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,351.24, 342,083.58 and 168,270.66 is: 252,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,351.24 : 342,083.58 = 168,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,351.24/342,083.58 = 168,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,351.24x = 342,083.58 × 168,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,351.24x = 57,562,629,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562,629,781.76/228,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,079.34

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