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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,073.68, 360,187.44 and 168,101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,073.68, 360,187.44 and 168,101.58 is: 252,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,073.68 : 360,187.44 = 168,101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,073.68/360,187.44 = 168,101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,073.68x = 360,187.44 × 168,101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,073.68x = 60,548,077,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,077,760.16/240,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,206.23

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