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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,693.08, 701,461.74 and 168,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,693.08, 701,461.74 and 168,113.08 is: 252,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,693.08 : 701,461.74 = 168,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,693.08/701,461.74 = 168,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,693.08x = 701,461.74 × 168,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,693.08x = 117,924,893,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,924,893,613.56/467,693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,141.63

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