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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,548.83, 347,252.33 and 168,901.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,548.83, 347,252.33 and 168,901.19 is: 233,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,548.83 : 347,252.33 = 168,901.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,548.83/347,252.33 = 168,901.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,548.83x = 347,252.33 × 168,901.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,548.83x = 58,651,331,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651,331,767.27/251,548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,160.82

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