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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,571.20, 607,002.60 and 168,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,571.20, 607,002.60 and 168,083.60 is: 252,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,571.20 : 607,002.60 = 168,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,571.20/607,002.60 = 168,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,571.20x = 607,002.60 × 168,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,571.20x = 102,027,182,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,027,182,217.36/404,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,185.97

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