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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,312.73, 364,662.79 and 168,875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,312.73, 364,662.79 and 168,875.29 is: 232,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,312.73 : 364,662.79 = 168,875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,312.73/364,662.79 = 168,875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,312.73x = 364,662.79 × 168,875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,312.73x = 61,582,534,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,582,534,447.10/264,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,991.18

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