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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,688.48, 365,347.44 and 168,609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,688.48, 365,347.44 and 168,609.04 is: 252,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,688.48 : 365,347.44 = 168,609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,688.48/365,347.44 = 168,609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,688.48x = 365,347.44 × 168,609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,688.48x = 61,600,881,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,881,124.86/243,688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,785.36

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