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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,932.49, 588,905.51 and 168,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,932.49, 588,905.51 and 168,028.36 is: 251,831.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,932.49 : 588,905.51 = 168,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,932.49/588,905.51 = 168,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,932.49x = 588,905.51 × 168,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,932.49x = 98,952,824,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,952,824,727.86/392,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,831.62

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