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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,008.20, 364,512.30 and 168,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,008.20, 364,512.30 and 168,212.80 is: 252,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,008.20 : 364,512.30 = 168,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,008.20/364,512.30 = 168,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,008.20x = 364,512.30 × 168,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,008.20x = 61,315,634,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,634,617.44/243,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,319.20

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