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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,999.85, 403,949.66 and 168,032.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,999.85, 403,949.66 and 168,032.81 is: 252,330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,999.85 : 403,949.66 = 168,032.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,999.85/403,949.66 = 168,032.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,999.85x = 403,949.66 × 168,032.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,999.85x = 67,876,793,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876,793,608.43/268,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,330.23

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