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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365,143, 547,783.62 and 168,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365,143, 547,783.62 and 168,151 is: 252,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365,143 : 547,783.62 = 168,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365,143/547,783.62 = 168,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365,143x = 547,783.62 × 168,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365,143x = 92,110,363,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,110,363,486.62/365,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,258.33

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