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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,884.24, 551,651.64 and 168,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,884.24, 551,651.64 and 168,145.36 is: 252,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,884.24 : 551,651.64 = 168,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,884.24/551,651.64 = 168,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,884.24x = 551,651.64 × 168,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,884.24x = 92,757,663,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,757,663,602.39/367,884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,138.18

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