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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,543.10, 462,814.65 and 168,575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,543.10, 462,814.65 and 168,575.10 is: 252,862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,543.10 : 462,814.65 = 168,575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,543.10/462,814.65 = 168,575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,543.10x = 462,814.65 × 168,575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,543.10x = 78,019,025,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,019,025,905.22/308,543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,862.65

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