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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,031.20, 607,546.80 and 168,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,031.20, 607,546.80 and 168,835.20 is: 253,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,031.20 : 607,546.80 = 168,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,031.20/607,546.80 = 168,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,031.20x = 607,546.80 × 168,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,031.20x = 102,575,285,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,575,285,487.36/405,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,252.80

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