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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,332.54, 607,670.85 and 168,852.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,332.54, 607,670.85 and 168,852.86 is: 253,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,332.54 : 607,670.85 = 168,852.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,332.54/607,670.85 = 168,852.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,332.54x = 607,670.85 × 168,852.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,332.54x = 102,606,960,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,606,960,961.13/405,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,142.67

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