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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,086.79, 463,630.19 and 168,768.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,086.79, 463,630.19 and 168,768.87 is: 253,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,086.79 : 463,630.19 = 168,768.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,086.79/463,630.19 = 168,768.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,086.79x = 463,630.19 × 168,768.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,086.79x = 78,246,342,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,246,342,420.34/309,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,153.31

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