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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,012.30, 607,032.45 and 168,233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,012.30, 607,032.45 and 168,233.10 is: 252,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,012.30 : 607,032.45 = 168,233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,012.30/607,032.45 = 168,233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,012.30x = 607,032.45 × 168,233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,012.30x = 102,122,950,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,122,950,864.10/405,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,147.78

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