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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,512.36, 364,891.50 and 168,918.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,512.36, 364,891.50 and 168,918.32 is: 233,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,512.36 : 364,891.50 = 168,918.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,512.36/364,891.50 = 168,918.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,512.36x = 364,891.50 × 168,918.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,512.36x = 61,636,859,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,636,859,162.28/264,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,020.71

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