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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,374.48, 679,617.96 and 168,856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,374.48, 679,617.96 and 168,856.16 is: 253,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,374.48 : 679,617.96 = 168,856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,374.48/679,617.96 = 168,856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,374.48x = 679,617.96 × 168,856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,374.48x = 114,757,678,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,757,678,992.63/453,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,118.96

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