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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,187.76, 357,745.86 and 168,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,187.76, 357,745.86 and 168,769.44 is: 232,945.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,187.76 : 357,745.86 = 168,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,187.76/357,745.86 = 168,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,187.76x = 357,745.86 × 168,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,187.76x = 60,376,568,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,376,568,454.52/259,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,945.29

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