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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,924.75, 814,387.13 and 168,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,924.75, 814,387.13 and 168,947.75 is: 253,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,924.75 : 814,387.13 = 168,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,924.75/814,387.13 = 168,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,924.75x = 814,387.13 × 168,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,924.75x = 137,588,873,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,588,873,242.46/542,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,421.63

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