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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,871.20, 784,306.80 and 168,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,871.20, 784,306.80 and 168,139.80 is: 252,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,871.20 : 784,306.80 = 168,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,871.20/784,306.80 = 168,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,871.20x = 784,306.80 × 168,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,871.20x = 131,873,188,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,873,188,490.64/522,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,209.70

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