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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,261.12, 364,559.04 and 168,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,261.12, 364,559.04 and 168,720 is: 232,756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,261.12 : 364,559.04 = 168,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,261.12/364,559.04 = 168,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,261.12x = 364,559.04 × 168,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,261.12x = 61,508,401,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,508,401,228.80/264,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,756.15

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