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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,856.60, 532,284.90 and 168,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,856.60, 532,284.90 and 168,232.60 is: 252,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,856.60 : 532,284.90 = 168,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,856.60/532,284.90 = 168,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,856.60x = 532,284.90 × 168,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,856.60x = 89,547,672,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,547,672,667.74/354,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,348.90

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