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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,281.44, 350,956.72 and 168,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,281.44, 350,956.72 and 168,242.16 is: 232,206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,281.44 : 350,956.72 = 168,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,281.44/350,956.72 = 168,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,281.44x = 350,956.72 × 168,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,281.44x = 59,045,714,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,045,714,463.93/254,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,206.16

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