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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,659.08, 701,315.40 and 168,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,659.08, 701,315.40 and 168,058.92 is: 252,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,659.08 : 701,315.40 = 168,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,659.08/701,315.40 = 168,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,659.08x = 701,315.40 × 168,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,659.08x = 117,862,308,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,862,308,703.37/467,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,026.13

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