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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,935.32, 679,468.59 and 168,602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,935.32, 679,468.59 and 168,602.24 is: 252,927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,935.32 : 679,468.59 = 168,602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,935.32/679,468.59 = 168,602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,935.32x = 679,468.59 × 168,602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,935.32x = 114,559,922,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,559,922,886.30/452,935.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,927.78

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