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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,935.88, 786,057.18 and 168,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,935.88, 786,057.18 and 168,942.76 is: 253,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,935.88 : 786,057.18 = 168,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,935.88/786,057.18 = 168,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,935.88x = 786,057.18 × 168,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,935.88x = 132,798,669,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,798,669,507.02/523,935.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,463.59

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