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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,998.60, 566,997.90 and 168,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,998.60, 566,997.90 and 168,046.60 is: 252,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,998.60 : 566,997.90 = 168,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,998.60/566,997.90 = 168,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,998.60x = 566,997.90 × 168,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,998.60x = 95,282,069,302.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,282,069,302.14/377,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,069.90

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