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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,439.80, 588,659.70 and 168,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,439.80, 588,659.70 and 168,053.60 is: 252,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,439.80 : 588,659.70 = 168,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,439.80/588,659.70 = 168,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,439.80x = 588,659.70 × 168,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,439.80x = 98,926,381,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,926,381,759.92/392,439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,080.40

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