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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,012.30, 364,518.45 and 168,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,012.30, 364,518.45 and 168,111.60 is: 252,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,012.30 : 364,518.45 = 168,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,012.30/364,518.45 = 168,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,012.30x = 364,518.45 × 168,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,012.30x = 61,279,779,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279,779,859.02/243,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,167.40

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