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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,278.22, 726,420.98 and 168,734.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,278.22, 726,420.98 and 168,734.62 is: 253,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,278.22 : 726,420.98 = 168,734.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,278.22/726,420.98 = 168,734.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,278.22x = 726,420.98 × 168,734.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,278.22x = 122,572,368,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,572,368,020.33/484,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,103.20

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