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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,358.49, 364,662 and 168,757.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,358.49, 364,662 and 168,757.43 is: 232,787.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,358.49 : 364,662 = 168,757.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,358.49/364,662 = 168,757.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,358.49x = 364,662 × 168,757.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,358.49x = 61,539,420,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,420,115.35/264,358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,787.76

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