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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,145.72, 607,389.72 and 168,665.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,145.72, 607,389.72 and 168,665.41 is: 252,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,145.72 : 607,389.72 = 168,665.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,145.72/607,389.72 = 168,665.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,145.72x = 607,389.72 × 168,665.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,145.72x = 102,445,636,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,445,636,153.59/405,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,861.21

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