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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,039.48, 351,396.36 and 168,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,039.48, 351,396.36 and 168,852.24 is: 232,646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,039.48 : 351,396.36 = 168,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,039.48/351,396.36 = 168,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,039.48x = 351,396.36 × 168,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,039.48x = 59,334,062,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,062,513.85/255,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,646.58

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