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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,259.80, 532,014.90 and 168,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,259.80, 532,014.90 and 168,052.60 is: 251,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,259.80 : 532,014.90 = 168,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,259.80/532,014.90 = 168,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,259.80x = 532,014.90 × 168,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,259.80x = 89,406,487,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,406,487,183.74/355,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,665.08

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