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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,234.40, 552,092.40 and 168,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,234.40, 552,092.40 and 168,650.40 is: 252,856.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,234.40 : 552,092.40 = 168,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,234.40/552,092.40 = 168,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,234.40x = 552,092.40 × 168,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,234.40x = 93,110,604,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,110,604,096.96/368,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,856.89

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