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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,079.08, 792,034.89 and 168,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,079.08, 792,034.89 and 168,203.24 is: 252,278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,079.08 : 792,034.89 = 168,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,079.08/792,034.89 = 168,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,079.08x = 792,034.89 × 168,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,079.08x = 133,222,834,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,222,834,691.04/528,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,278.19

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