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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,720.62, 363,591.90 and 168,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,720.62, 363,591.90 and 168,061.24 is: 231,706.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,720.62 : 363,591.90 = 168,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,720.62/363,591.90 = 168,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,720.62x = 363,591.90 × 168,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,720.62x = 61,105,705,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105,705,567.96/263,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,706.21

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