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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,382.57, 364,712.79 and 168,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,382.57, 364,712.79 and 168,788.80 is: 232,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,382.57 : 364,712.79 = 168,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,382.57/364,712.79 = 168,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,382.57x = 364,712.79 × 168,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,382.57x = 61,559,434,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,434,168.75/264,382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,842.26

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