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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,686.48, 365,344.44 and 168,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,686.48, 365,344.44 and 168,607.04 is: 252,782.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,686.48 : 365,344.44 = 168,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,686.48/365,344.44 = 168,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,686.48x = 365,344.44 × 168,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,686.48x = 61,599,644,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599,644,608.86/243,686.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,782.36

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