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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,647.40, 531,971.10 and 168,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,647.40, 531,971.10 and 168,023.40 is: 252,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,647.40 : 531,971.10 = 168,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,647.40/531,971.10 = 168,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,647.40x = 531,971.10 × 168,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,647.40x = 89,383,592,923.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,383,592,923.74/354,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,035.10

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