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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,287.99, 396,153.88 and 168,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,287.99, 396,153.88 and 168,298.18 is: 252,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,287.99 : 396,153.88 = 168,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,287.99/396,153.88 = 168,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,287.99x = 396,153.88 × 168,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,287.99x = 66,671,975,592.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,671,975,592.81/264,287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,270.17

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