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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,689.60, 608,534.40 and 168,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,689.60, 608,534.40 and 168,953.60 is: 253,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,689.60 : 608,534.40 = 168,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,689.60/608,534.40 = 168,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,689.60x = 608,534.40 × 168,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,689.60x = 102,814,077,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,814,077,603.84/405,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,430.40

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