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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,072.83, 631,611.98 and 168,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,072.83, 631,611.98 and 168,374.60 is: 252,562.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,072.83 : 631,611.98 = 168,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,072.83/631,611.98 = 168,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,072.83x = 631,611.98 × 168,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,072.83x = 106,347,413,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,347,413,487.73/421,072.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,562.99

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