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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,972.80, 572,581.20 and 168,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,972.80, 572,581.20 and 168,856.40 is: 253,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,972.80 : 572,581.20 = 168,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,972.80/572,581.20 = 168,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,972.80x = 572,581.20 × 168,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,972.80x = 96,684,000,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,684,000,139.68/381,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,117.50

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