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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,067.72, 551,707.91 and 168,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,067.72, 551,707.91 and 168,088.44 is: 251,952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,067.72 : 551,707.91 = 168,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,067.72/551,707.91 = 168,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,067.72x = 551,707.91 × 168,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,067.72x = 92,735,721,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735,721,927.56/368,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,952.88

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