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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,042.60, 462,063.90 and 168,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,042.60, 462,063.90 and 168,074.60 is: 252,111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,042.60 : 462,063.90 = 168,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,042.60/462,063.90 = 168,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,042.60x = 462,063.90 × 168,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,042.60x = 77,661,205,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,661,205,166.94/308,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,111.90

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