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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,927.75, 814,391.63 and 168,950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,927.75, 814,391.63 and 168,950.75 is: 253,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,927.75 : 814,391.63 = 168,950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,927.75/814,391.63 = 168,950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,927.75x = 814,391.63 × 168,950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,927.75x = 137,592,076,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,592,076,682.22/542,927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,426.13

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