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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,068.91, 551,709.69 and 168,089.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,068.91, 551,709.69 and 168,089.63 is: 251,954.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,068.91 : 551,709.69 = 168,089.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,068.91/551,709.69 = 168,089.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,068.91x = 551,709.69 × 168,089.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,068.91x = 92,736,674,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,736,674,900.97/368,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,954.66

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