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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,537.14, 365,117.06 and 168,440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,537.14, 365,117.06 and 168,440.13 is: 252,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,537.14 : 365,117.06 = 168,440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,537.14/365,117.06 = 168,440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,537.14x = 365,117.06 × 168,440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,537.14x = 61,500,364,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500,364,209.42/243,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,529.72

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