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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,992.42, 786,141.72 and 168,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,992.42, 786,141.72 and 168,998.58 is: 253,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,992.42 : 786,141.72 = 168,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,992.42/786,141.72 = 168,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,992.42x = 786,141.72 × 168,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,992.42x = 132,856,834,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,856,834,358.76/523,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,547.24

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