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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,298.23, 366,354.66 and 168,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,298.23, 366,354.66 and 168,533.20 is: 232,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,298.23 : 366,354.66 = 168,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,298.23/366,354.66 = 168,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,298.23x = 366,354.66 × 168,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,298.23x = 61,742,923,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,923,184.71/265,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,730.25

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