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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,717.90, 532,076.85 and 168,093.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,717.90, 532,076.85 and 168,093.90 is: 252,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,717.90 : 532,076.85 = 168,093.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,717.90/532,076.85 = 168,093.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,717.90x = 532,076.85 × 168,093.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,717.90x = 89,438,872,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438,872,816.22/354,717.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,140.85

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