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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,914.32, 588,878.72 and 168,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,914.32, 588,878.72 and 168,010.76 is: 251,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,914.32 : 588,878.72 = 168,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,914.32/588,878.72 = 168,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,914.32x = 588,878.72 × 168,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,914.32x = 98,937,961,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,937,961,295.03/392,914.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,805.44

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