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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,576.98, 843,757.95 and 168,592.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,576.98, 843,757.95 and 168,592.98 is: 252,857.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,576.98 : 843,757.95 = 168,592.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,576.98/843,757.95 = 168,592.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,576.98x = 843,757.95 × 168,592.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,576.98x = 142,251,667,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,251,667,189.19/562,576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,857.25

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