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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,220.61, 573,488.07 and 168,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,220.61, 573,488.07 and 168,875.92 is: 253,383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,220.61 : 573,488.07 = 168,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,220.61/573,488.07 = 168,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,220.61x = 573,488.07 × 168,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,220.61x = 96,848,325,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,848,325,430.27/382,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,383.32

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