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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,012.84, 607,738.62 and 168,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,012.84, 607,738.62 and 168,518.76 is: 252,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,012.84 : 607,738.62 = 168,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,012.84/607,738.62 = 168,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,012.84x = 607,738.62 × 168,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,012.84x = 102,415,358,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415,358,646.51/405,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,869.41

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