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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,575.98, 843,756.45 and 168,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,575.98, 843,756.45 and 168,591.98 is: 252,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,575.98 : 843,756.45 = 168,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,575.98/843,756.45 = 168,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,575.98x = 843,756.45 × 168,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,575.98x = 142,250,570,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250,570,543.27/562,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,855.75

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