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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,192.06, 679,786.87 and 168,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,192.06, 679,786.87 and 168,876.14 is: 253,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,192.06 : 679,786.87 = 168,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,192.06/679,786.87 = 168,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,192.06x = 679,786.87 × 168,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,192.06x = 114,799,778,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,799,778,384.97/453,192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,313.75

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