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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,408.16, 651,407.76 and 168,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,408.16, 651,407.76 and 168,293.28 is: 252,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,408.16 : 651,407.76 = 168,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,408.16/651,407.76 = 168,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,408.16x = 651,407.76 × 168,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,408.16x = 109,627,548,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,627,548,547.85/434,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,360.70

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