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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,485.52, 364,808.88 and 168,949.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,485.52, 364,808.88 and 168,949.80 is: 233,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,485.52 : 364,808.88 = 168,949.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,485.52/364,808.88 = 168,949.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,485.52x = 364,808.88 × 168,949.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,485.52x = 61,634,387,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634,387,314.22/264,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,035.02

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