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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,875.76, 725,829.84 and 168,335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,875.76, 725,829.84 and 168,335.76 is: 252,509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,875.76 : 725,829.84 = 168,335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,875.76/725,829.84 = 168,335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,875.76x = 725,829.84 × 168,335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,875.76x = 122,183,117,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,183,117,747.08/483,875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,509.28

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