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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,966.65, 821,951.46 and 168,875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,966.65, 821,951.46 and 168,875.19 is: 253,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,966.65 : 821,951.46 = 168,875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,966.65/821,951.46 = 168,875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,966.65x = 821,951.46 × 168,875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,966.65x = 138,807,208,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,807,208,978.28/547,966.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,313.24

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