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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,259.01, 357,702.93 and 168,748.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,259.01, 357,702.93 and 168,748.17 is: 232,823.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,259.01 : 357,702.93 = 168,748.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,259.01/357,702.93 = 168,748.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,259.01x = 357,702.93 × 168,748.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,259.01x = 60,361,714,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,361,714,841.14/259,259.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,823.98

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