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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,725.20, 844,087.80 and 168,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,725.20, 844,087.80 and 168,741.20 is: 253,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,725.20 : 844,087.80 = 168,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,725.20/844,087.80 = 168,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,725.20x = 844,087.80 × 168,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,725.20x = 142,432,388,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,432,388,277.36/562,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,111.80

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