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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,061.40, 552,092.29 and 168,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,061.40, 552,092.29 and 168,241.66 is: 252,362.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,061.40 : 552,092.29 = 168,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,061.40/552,092.29 = 168,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,061.40x = 552,092.29 × 168,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,061.40x = 92,884,921,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884,921,541.97/368,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,362.57

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