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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,864.68, 355,762.02 and 168,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257,864.68, 355,762.02 and 168,492.52 is: 232,460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257,864.68 : 355,762.02 = 168,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257,864.68/355,762.02 = 168,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257,864.68x = 355,762.02 × 168,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257,864.68x = 59,943,239,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,943,239,270.09/257,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,460.06

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