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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,546.92, 843,712.86 and 168,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,546.92, 843,712.86 and 168,562.92 is: 252,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,546.92 : 843,712.86 = 168,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,546.92/843,712.86 = 168,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,546.92x = 843,712.86 × 168,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,546.92x = 142,218,703,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,218,703,323.15/562,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,812.16

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