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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,012.80, 346,519.20 and 168,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,012.80, 346,519.20 and 168,804.80 is: 253,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,012.80 : 346,519.20 = 168,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,012.80/346,519.20 = 168,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,012.80x = 346,519.20 × 168,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,012.80x = 58,494,104,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494,104,252.16/231,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,207.20

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