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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,270.42, 350,908.93 and 168,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,270.42, 350,908.93 and 168,079.89 is: 231,960.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,270.42 : 350,908.93 = 168,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,270.42/350,908.93 = 168,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,270.42x = 350,908.93 × 168,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,270.42x = 58,980,735,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,980,735,612.95/254,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,960.67

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