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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,079.84, 364,397.44 and 168,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,079.84, 364,397.44 and 168,642.40 is: 232,705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,079.84 : 364,397.44 = 168,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,079.84/364,397.44 = 168,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,079.84x = 364,397.44 × 168,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,079.84x = 61,452,858,835.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,452,858,835.46/264,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,705.60

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