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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,289.80, 532,059.90 and 168,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,289.80, 532,059.90 and 168,082.60 is: 251,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,289.80 : 532,059.90 = 168,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,289.80/532,059.90 = 168,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,289.80x = 532,059.90 × 168,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,289.80x = 89,430,011,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430,011,347.74/355,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,710.04

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