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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,635.88, 843,953.84 and 168,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,635.88, 843,953.84 and 168,651.88 is: 252,977.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,635.88 : 843,953.84 = 168,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,635.88/843,953.84 = 168,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,635.88x = 843,953.84 × 168,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,635.88x = 142,334,401,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,334,401,749.22/562,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,977.83

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