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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,178.08, 357,732.56 and 168,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,178.08, 357,732.56 and 168,759.96 is: 232,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,178.08 : 357,732.56 = 168,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,178.08/357,732.56 = 168,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,178.08x = 357,732.56 × 168,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,178.08x = 60,370,932,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,370,932,516.30/259,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,932.25

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