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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,727.60, 608,591.40 and 168,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,727.60, 608,591.40 and 168,991.60 is: 253,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,727.60 : 608,591.40 = 168,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,727.60/608,591.40 = 168,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,727.60x = 608,591.40 × 168,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,727.60x = 102,846,834,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,846,834,432.24/405,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,487.40

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