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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,297.25, 536,670.59 and 168,473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,297.25, 536,670.59 and 168,473.16 is: 252,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,297.25 : 536,670.59 = 168,473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,297.25/536,670.59 = 168,473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,297.25x = 536,670.59 × 168,473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,297.25x = 90,414,589,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,414,589,334.00/358,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,345.20

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