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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,862.74, 725,913.18 and 168,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,862.74, 725,913.18 and 168,322.38 is: 252,524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,862.74 : 725,913.18 = 168,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,862.74/725,913.18 = 168,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,862.74x = 725,913.18 × 168,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,862.74x = 122,187,434,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,187,434,130.97/483,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,524.99

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