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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,001.80, 607,502.70 and 168,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,001.80, 607,502.70 and 168,514.20 is: 252,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,001.80 : 607,502.70 = 168,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,001.80/607,502.70 = 168,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,001.80x = 607,502.70 × 168,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,001.80x = 102,372,831,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,372,831,488.34/405,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,771.30

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