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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,330.32, 631,996.12 and 168,724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,330.32, 631,996.12 and 168,724.56 is: 253,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,330.32 : 631,996.12 = 168,724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,330.32/631,996.12 = 168,724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,330.32x = 631,996.12 × 168,724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,330.32x = 106,633,267,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,633,267,268.71/421,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,087.10

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