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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,007.80, 346,511.70 and 168,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,007.80, 346,511.70 and 168,022.20 is: 252,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,007.80 : 346,511.70 = 168,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,007.80/346,511.70 = 168,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,007.80x = 346,511.70 × 168,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,007.80x = 58,221,658,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221,658,159.74/231,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,033.30

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