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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,928.75, 814,393.13 and 168,951.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,928.75, 814,393.13 and 168,951.75 is: 253,427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,928.75 : 814,393.13 = 168,951.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,928.75/814,393.13 = 168,951.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,928.75x = 814,393.13 × 168,951.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,928.75x = 137,593,144,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,593,144,501.48/542,928.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,427.63

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