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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,347.74, 696,832.29 and 168,859.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,347.74, 696,832.29 and 168,859.74 is: 253,402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,347.74 : 696,832.29 = 168,859.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,347.74/696,832.29 = 168,859.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,347.74x = 696,832.29 × 168,859.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,347.74x = 117,666,914,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,666,914,984.54/464,347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,402.58

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