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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,264.80, 376,508.40 and 168,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,264.80, 376,508.40 and 168,061.60 is: 251,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,264.80 : 376,508.40 = 168,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,264.80/376,508.40 = 168,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,264.80x = 376,508.40 × 168,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,264.80x = 63,276,604,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,276,604,117.44/251,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,832.35

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