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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,040.48, 351,397.74 and 168,853.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,040.48, 351,397.74 and 168,853.24 is: 232,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,040.48 : 351,397.74 = 168,853.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,040.48/351,397.74 = 168,853.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,040.48x = 351,397.74 × 168,853.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,040.48x = 59,334,646,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,646,927.68/255,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,647.96

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