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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,615.94, 701,251.65 and 168,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,615.94, 701,251.65 and 168,016.38 is: 251,962.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,615.94 : 701,251.65 = 168,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,615.94/701,251.65 = 168,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,615.94x = 701,251.65 × 168,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,615.94x = 117,821,763,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,821,763,702.03/467,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,962.68

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