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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,440.80, 588,661.20 and 168,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,440.80, 588,661.20 and 168,054.60 is: 252,081.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,440.80 : 588,661.20 = 168,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,440.80/588,661.20 = 168,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,440.80x = 588,661.20 × 168,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,440.80x = 98,927,222,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,927,222,501.52/392,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,081.90

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