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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,427.53, 851,265.89 and 168,099.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,427.53, 851,265.89 and 168,099.57 is: 252,186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,427.53 : 851,265.89 = 168,099.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,427.53/851,265.89 = 168,099.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,427.53x = 851,265.89 × 168,099.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,427.53x = 143,097,429,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,097,429,224.17/567,427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,186.26

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