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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,696.90, 532,045.35 and 168,072.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,696.90, 532,045.35 and 168,072.90 is: 252,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,696.90 : 532,045.35 = 168,072.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,696.90/532,045.35 = 168,072.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,696.90x = 532,045.35 × 168,072.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,696.90x = 89,422,404,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,422,404,906.02/354,696.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,109.35

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