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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,839.68, 363,819.60 and 168,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,839.68, 363,819.60 and 168,350.40 is: 232,145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,839.68 : 363,819.60 = 168,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,839.68/363,819.60 = 168,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,839.68x = 363,819.60 × 168,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,839.68x = 61,249,175,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249,175,187.84/263,839.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,145.43

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