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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,421.19, 366,524.66 and 168,656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,421.19, 366,524.66 and 168,656.94 is: 232,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,421.19 : 366,524.66 = 168,656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,421.19/366,524.66 = 168,656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,421.19x = 366,524.66 × 168,656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,421.19x = 61,816,927,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,816,927,590.14/265,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,901.25

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