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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,350.22, 726,529.38 and 168,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,350.22, 726,529.38 and 168,806.62 is: 253,211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,350.22 : 726,529.38 = 168,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,350.22/726,529.38 = 168,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,350.22x = 726,529.38 × 168,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,350.22x = 122,642,968,968.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,642,968,968.50/484,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,211.34

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