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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,008.80, 572,635.20 and 168,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,008.80, 572,635.20 and 168,892.40 is: 253,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,008.80 : 572,635.20 = 168,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,008.80/572,635.20 = 168,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,008.80x = 572,635.20 × 168,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,008.80x = 96,713,733,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,713,733,252.48/382,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,171.48

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