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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,149.84, 726,244.28 and 168,638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,149.84, 726,244.28 and 168,638.64 is: 252,964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,149.84 : 726,244.28 = 168,638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,149.84/726,244.28 = 168,638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,149.84x = 726,244.28 × 168,638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,149.84x = 122,472,847,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,472,847,686.98/484,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,964.76

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