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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,823.62, 584,968.70 and 168,207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,823.62, 584,968.70 and 168,207.62 is: 252,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,823.62 : 584,968.70 = 168,207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,823.62/584,968.70 = 168,207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,823.62x = 584,968.70 × 168,207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,823.62x = 98,396,189,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,396,189,035.61/389,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,412.08

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