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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,253.74, 364,517.65 and 168,652.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,253.74, 364,517.65 and 168,652.68 is: 232,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,253.74 : 364,517.65 = 168,652.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,253.74/364,517.65 = 168,652.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,253.74x = 364,517.65 × 168,652.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,253.74x = 61,476,878,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,476,878,579.80/264,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,643.36

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