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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,868.39, 551,987.26 and 168,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,868.39, 551,987.26 and 168,170.99 is: 252,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,868.39 : 551,987.26 = 168,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,868.39/551,987.26 = 168,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,868.39x = 551,987.26 × 168,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,868.39x = 92,828,240,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,828,240,801.22/367,868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,340.90

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