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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,083.36, 357,426.27 and 168,410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,083.36, 357,426.27 and 168,410.34 is: 232,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,083.36 : 357,426.27 = 168,410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,083.36/357,426.27 = 168,410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,083.36x = 357,426.27 × 168,410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,083.36x = 60,194,279,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,194,279,655.63/259,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,335.57

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