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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,068.41, 551,708.94 and 168,089.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,068.41, 551,708.94 and 168,089.13 is: 251,953.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068.41 : 551,708.94 = 168,089.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068.41/551,708.94 = 168,089.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068.41x = 551,708.94 × 168,089.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068.41x = 92,736,272,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,736,272,979.28/368,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,953.91

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