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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,735.91, 356,904.21 and 168,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,735.91, 356,904.21 and 168,152.20 is: 231,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,735.91 : 356,904.21 = 168,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,735.91/356,904.21 = 168,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,735.91x = 356,904.21 × 168,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,735.91x = 60,014,228,100.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,014,228,100.76/258,735.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,951.68

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