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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,322.03, 367,212.06 and 168,972.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,322.03, 367,212.06 and 168,972.51 is: 252,927.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,322.03 : 367,212.06 = 168,972.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,322.03/367,212.06 = 168,972.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,322.03x = 367,212.06 × 168,972.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,322.03x = 62,048,743,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,048,743,480.47/245,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,927.73

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