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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,569, 777,853.50 and 168,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,569, 777,853.50 and 168,361 is: 252,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,569 : 777,853.50 = 168,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,569/777,853.50 = 168,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,569x = 777,853.50 × 168,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,569x = 130,960,193,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,960,193,113.50/518,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,541.50

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