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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,540.76, 364,720.62 and 168,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,540.76, 364,720.62 and 168,450.16 is: 252,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,540.76 : 364,720.62 = 168,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,540.76/364,720.62 = 168,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,540.76x = 364,720.62 × 168,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,540.76x = 61,437,246,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,437,246,794.30/243,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,266.79

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