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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,934.88, 786,055.68 and 168,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,934.88, 786,055.68 and 168,941.76 is: 253,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,934.88 : 786,055.68 = 168,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,934.88/786,055.68 = 168,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,934.88x = 786,055.68 × 168,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,934.88x = 132,797,630,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,797,630,037.20/523,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,462.09

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