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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,004.32, 357,066.48 and 168,020.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,004.32, 357,066.48 and 168,020.32 is: 252,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,004.32 : 357,066.48 = 168,020.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,004.32/357,066.48 = 168,020.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,004.32x = 357,066.48 × 168,020.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,004.32x = 59,994,424,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,994,424,230.87/238,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,072.84

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