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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,127.95, 352,125.32 and 168,934.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,127.95, 352,125.32 and 168,934.91 is: 233,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,127.95 : 352,125.32 = 168,934.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,127.95/352,125.32 = 168,934.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,127.95x = 352,125.32 × 168,934.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,127.95x = 59,486,256,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486,256,637.62/255,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,162.45

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