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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,251.24, 364,514.20 and 168,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,251.24, 364,514.20 and 168,650.18 is: 232,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,251.24 : 364,514.20 = 168,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,251.24/364,514.20 = 168,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,251.24x = 364,514.20 × 168,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,251.24x = 61,475,383,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,383,198.36/264,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,639.91

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