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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,985.69, 631,951.80 and 168,444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,985.69, 631,951.80 and 168,444.39 is: 252,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,985.69 : 631,951.80 = 168,444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,985.69/631,951.80 = 168,444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,985.69x = 631,951.80 × 168,444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,985.69x = 106,448,735,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,448,735,460.40/420,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,855.95

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