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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,606.75, 701,237.73 and 168,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,606.75, 701,237.73 and 168,006.92 is: 251,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,606.75 : 701,237.73 = 168,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,606.75/701,237.73 = 168,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,606.75x = 701,237.73 × 168,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,606.75x = 117,812,791,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,812,791,205.09/467,606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,948.44

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