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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,247.40, 813,371.10 and 168,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,247.40, 813,371.10 and 168,270.40 is: 252,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,247.40 : 813,371.10 = 168,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,247.40/813,371.10 = 168,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,247.40x = 813,371.10 × 168,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,247.40x = 136,866,280,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,866,280,345.44/542,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,405.60

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