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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,427.36, 696,951.72 and 168,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,427.36, 696,951.72 and 168,939.36 is: 253,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,427.36 : 696,951.72 = 168,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,427.36/696,951.72 = 168,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,427.36x = 696,951.72 × 168,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,427.36x = 117,742,577,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,742,577,527.70/464,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,522.05

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