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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,457.80, 357,867.76 and 168,646.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,457.80, 357,867.76 and 168,646.27 is: 232,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,457.80 : 357,867.76 = 168,646.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,457.80/357,867.76 = 168,646.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,457.80x = 357,867.76 × 168,646.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,457.80x = 60,353,060,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,353,060,244.69/259,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,612.25

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