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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,047.70, 364,571.55 and 168,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,047.70, 364,571.55 and 168,252.30 is: 252,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,047.70 : 364,571.55 = 168,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,047.70/364,571.55 = 168,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,047.70x = 364,571.55 × 168,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,047.70x = 61,340,001,802.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340,001,802.07/243,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,378.45

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