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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,197.50, 696,607.29 and 168,709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,197.50, 696,607.29 and 168,709.50 is: 253,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,197.50 : 696,607.29 = 168,709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,197.50/696,607.29 = 168,709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,197.50x = 696,607.29 × 168,709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,197.50x = 117,524,267,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,524,267,592.26/464,197.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,177.30

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