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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,973.28, 588,963.60 and 168,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,973.28, 588,963.60 and 168,066.40 is: 251,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,973.28 : 588,963.60 = 168,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,973.28/588,963.60 = 168,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,973.28x = 588,963.60 × 168,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,973.28x = 98,984,991,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984,991,983.04/392,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,887.33

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