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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,784.59, 364,005.46 and 168,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,784.59, 364,005.46 and 168,281 is: 232,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,784.59 : 364,005.46 = 168,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,784.59/364,005.46 = 168,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,784.59x = 364,005.46 × 168,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,784.59x = 61,255,202,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255,202,814.26/263,784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,216.76

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