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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,006.80, 607,510.20 and 168,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,006.80, 607,510.20 and 168,270.80 is: 252,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,006.80 : 607,510.20 = 168,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,006.80/607,510.20 = 168,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,006.80x = 607,510.20 × 168,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,006.80x = 102,226,227,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,226,227,362.16/405,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,406.20

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