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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,053.70, 364,580.55 and 168,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,053.70, 364,580.55 and 168,258.30 is: 252,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,053.70 : 364,580.55 = 168,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,053.70/364,580.55 = 168,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,053.70x = 364,580.55 × 168,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,053.70x = 61,343,703,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,343,703,556.07/243,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,387.45

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