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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,653.73, 356,739.91 and 168,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,653.73, 356,739.91 and 168,038.88 is: 231,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,653.73 : 356,739.91 = 168,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,653.73/356,739.91 = 168,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,653.73x = 356,739.91 × 168,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,653.73x = 59,946,174,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,946,174,927.70/258,653.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,762.27

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