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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,057.57, 360,163.29 and 168,085.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,057.57, 360,163.29 and 168,085.45 is: 252,182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,057.57 : 360,163.29 = 168,085.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,057.57/360,163.29 = 168,085.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,057.57x = 360,163.29 × 168,085.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,057.57x = 60,538,209,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,538,209,348.39/240,057.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,182.04

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