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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,949.50, 588,931.36 and 168,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,949.50, 588,931.36 and 168,045.91 is: 251,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,949.50 : 588,931.36 = 168,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,949.50/588,931.36 = 168,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,949.50x = 588,931.36 × 168,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,949.50x = 98,967,504,426.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,967,504,426.29/392,949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,858.08

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