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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,206.43, 378,738.17 and 168,504.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,206.43, 378,738.17 and 168,504.47 is: 253,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,206.43 : 378,738.17 = 168,504.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,206.43/378,738.17 = 168,504.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,206.43x = 378,738.17 × 168,504.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,206.43x = 63,819,074,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,819,074,604.62/252,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,043.01

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