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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,193.76, 357,754.14 and 168,775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,193.76, 357,754.14 and 168,775.44 is: 232,953.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,193.76 : 357,754.14 = 168,775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,193.76/357,754.14 = 168,775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,193.76x = 357,754.14 × 168,775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,193.76x = 60,380,112,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,380,112,390.32/259,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,953.57

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