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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,242.40, 349,614.48 and 168,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,242.40, 349,614.48 and 168,484 is: 232,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,242.40 : 349,614.48 = 168,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,242.40/349,614.48 = 168,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,242.40x = 349,614.48 × 168,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,242.40x = 58,904,446,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,904,446,048.32/253,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,601.04

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