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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,049.70, 364,574.55 and 168,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,049.70, 364,574.55 and 168,254.30 is: 252,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,049.70 : 364,574.55 = 168,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,049.70/364,574.55 = 168,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,049.70x = 364,574.55 × 168,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,049.70x = 61,341,235,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,341,235,708.07/243,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,381.45

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