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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,498.77, 536,974.07 and 168,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,498.77, 536,974.07 and 168,674.68 is: 252,647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,498.77 : 536,974.07 = 168,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,498.77/536,974.07 = 168,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,498.77x = 536,974.07 × 168,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,498.77x = 90,573,929,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,573,929,425.55/358,498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,647.81

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