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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,054, 607,252.95 and 168,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,054, 607,252.95 and 168,573.69 is: 252,724.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,054 : 607,252.95 = 168,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,054/607,252.95 = 168,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,054x = 607,252.95 × 168,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,054x = 102,366,870,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,366,870,544.89/405,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,724.01

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