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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,253.17, 364,516.87 and 168,652.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,253.17, 364,516.87 and 168,652.11 is: 232,642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,253.17 : 364,516.87 = 168,652.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,253.17/364,516.87 = 168,652.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,253.17x = 364,516.87 × 168,652.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,253.17x = 61,476,539,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476,539,256.10/264,253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,642.58

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