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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,383.36, 696,885.72 and 168,895.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,383.36, 696,885.72 and 168,895.36 is: 253,456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,383.36 : 696,885.72 = 168,895.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,383.36/696,885.72 = 168,895.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,383.36x = 696,885.72 × 168,895.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,383.36x = 117,700,764,558.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,700,764,558.26/464,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,456.03

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