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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,648.79, 358,091.01 and 168,972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,648.79, 358,091.01 and 168,972.12 is: 233,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,648.79 : 358,091.01 = 168,972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,648.79/358,091.01 = 168,972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,648.79x = 358,091.01 × 168,972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,648.79x = 60,507,397,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,507,397,112.64/259,648.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,035.55

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