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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,941.32, 679,477.59 and 168,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,941.32, 679,477.59 and 168,608.25 is: 252,936.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,941.32 : 679,477.59 = 168,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,941.32/679,477.59 = 168,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,941.32x = 679,477.59 × 168,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,941.32x = 114,565,527,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,565,527,364.12/452,941.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,936.80

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