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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,973.97, 637,227.88 and 168,546.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,973.97, 637,227.88 and 168,546.80 is: 252,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,973.97 : 637,227.88 = 168,546.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,973.97/637,227.88 = 168,546.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,973.97x = 637,227.88 × 168,546.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,973.97x = 107,402,721,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,402,721,216.49/424,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,727.76

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