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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,412.40, 353,118.60 and 168,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,412.40, 353,118.60 and 168,711.60 is: 253,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,412.40 : 353,118.60 = 168,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,412.40/353,118.60 = 168,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,412.40x = 353,118.60 × 168,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,412.40x = 59,575,203,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575,203,995.76/235,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,067.40

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