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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,249.36, 364,511.61 and 168,648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,249.36, 364,511.61 and 168,648.30 is: 232,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,249.36 : 364,511.61 = 168,648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,249.36/364,511.61 = 168,648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,249.36x = 364,511.61 × 168,648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,249.36x = 61,474,263,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474,263,356.76/264,249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,637.32

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