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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,017.30, 364,525.95 and 168,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,017.30, 364,525.95 and 168,116.60 is: 252,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,017.30 : 364,525.95 = 168,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,017.30/364,525.95 = 168,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,017.30x = 364,525.95 × 168,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,017.30x = 61,282,863,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,282,863,325.77/243,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,174.90

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