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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,121.80, 607,196.70 and 168,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,121.80, 607,196.70 and 168,342.60 is: 252,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,121.80 : 607,196.70 = 168,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,121.80/607,196.70 = 168,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,121.80x = 607,196.70 × 168,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,121.80x = 102,217,071,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217,071,189.42/405,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,311.95

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