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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,631.21, 358,008.62 and 168,818.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,631.21, 358,008.62 and 168,818.77 is: 232,786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,631.21 : 358,008.62 = 168,818.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,631.21/358,008.62 = 168,818.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,631.21x = 358,008.62 × 168,818.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,631.21x = 60,438,574,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,438,574,096.46/259,631.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,786.24

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