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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,160.36, 533,002.62 and 168,171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,160.36, 533,002.62 and 168,171.56 is: 252,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,160.36 : 533,002.62 = 168,171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,160.36/533,002.62 = 168,171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,160.36x = 533,002.62 × 168,171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,160.36x = 89,635,882,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,635,882,089.49/355,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,381.44

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