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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,039.20, 364,558.80 and 168,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,039.20, 364,558.80 and 168,243.80 is: 252,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,039.20 : 364,558.80 = 168,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,039.20/364,558.80 = 168,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,039.20x = 364,558.80 × 168,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,039.20x = 61,334,757,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334,757,835.44/243,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,365.70

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