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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,499.70, 843,749.55 and 168,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,499.70, 843,749.55 and 168,515.70 is: 252,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,499.70 : 843,749.55 = 168,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,499.70/843,749.55 = 168,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,499.70x = 843,749.55 × 168,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,499.70x = 142,185,046,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,185,046,042.94/562,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,773.55

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