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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,291.61, 702,006.84 and 168,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,291.61, 702,006.84 and 168,698.92 is: 252,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,291.61 : 702,006.84 = 168,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,291.61/702,006.84 = 168,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,291.61x = 702,006.84 × 168,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,291.61x = 118,427,795,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,427,795,740.61/468,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,893.27

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