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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,328.72, 351,022.05 and 168,289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,328.72, 351,022.05 and 168,289.41 is: 232,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,328.72 : 351,022.05 = 168,289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,328.72/351,022.05 = 168,289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,328.72x = 351,022.05 × 168,289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,328.72x = 59,073,293,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,293,691.49/254,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,271.42

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