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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,139.80, 607,223.70 and 168,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,139.80, 607,223.70 and 168,360.60 is: 252,338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,139.80 : 607,223.70 = 168,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,139.80/607,223.70 = 168,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,139.80x = 607,223.70 × 168,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,139.80x = 102,232,546,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,232,546,466.22/405,139.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,338.94

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