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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,176.19, 573,421.48 and 168,831.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,176.19, 573,421.48 and 168,831.61 is: 253,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,176.19 : 573,421.48 = 168,831.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,176.19/573,421.48 = 168,831.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,176.19x = 573,421.48 × 168,831.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,176.19x = 96,811,669,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,811,669,821.35/382,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,316.85

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