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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,003.80, 607,505.70 and 168,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,003.80, 607,505.70 and 168,516.20 is: 252,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,003.80 : 607,505.70 = 168,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,003.80/607,505.70 = 168,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,003.80x = 607,505.70 × 168,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,003.80x = 102,374,552,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374,552,042.34/405,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,774.30

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