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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,916.44, 588,881.22 and 168,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,916.44, 588,881.22 and 168,012.68 is: 251,808.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,916.44 : 588,881.22 = 168,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,916.44/588,881.22 = 168,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,916.44x = 588,881.22 × 168,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,916.44x = 98,939,511,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,939,511,973.87/392,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,808.02

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