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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,772.48, 351,339.84 and 168,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,772.48, 351,339.84 and 168,692.16 is: 232,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,772.48 : 351,339.84 = 168,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,772.48/351,339.84 = 168,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,772.48x = 351,339.84 × 168,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,772.48x = 59,268,276,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,268,276,503.65/254,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,632.18

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