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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,982.97, 701,974.45 and 168,456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,982.97, 701,974.45 and 168,456.92 is: 252,685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,982.97 : 701,974.45 = 168,456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,982.97/701,974.45 = 168,456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,982.97x = 701,974.45 × 168,456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,982.97x = 118,252,450,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,252,450,466.39/467,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,685.37

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