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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,050.60, 462,075.90 and 168,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,050.60, 462,075.90 and 168,082.60 is: 252,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,050.60 : 462,075.90 = 168,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,050.60/462,075.90 = 168,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,050.60x = 462,075.90 × 168,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,050.60x = 77,666,918,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,666,918,669.34/308,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,123.90

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