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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,292.61, 702,008.34 and 168,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,292.61, 702,008.34 and 168,699.92 is: 252,894.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,292.61 : 702,008.34 = 168,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,292.61/702,008.34 = 168,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,292.61x = 702,008.34 × 168,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,292.61x = 118,428,750,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428,750,797.33/468,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,894.77

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