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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,251.74, 364,514.89 and 168,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,251.74, 364,514.89 and 168,650.68 is: 232,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,251.74 : 364,514.89 = 168,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,251.74/364,514.89 = 168,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,251.74x = 364,514.89 × 168,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,251.74x = 61,475,684,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,475,684,068.63/264,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,640.60

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