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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,430.94, 851,270.92 and 168,102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,430.94, 851,270.92 and 168,102.95 is: 252,191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,430.94 : 851,270.92 = 168,102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,430.94/851,270.92 = 168,102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,430.94x = 851,270.92 × 168,102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,430.94x = 143,101,152,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,101,152,901.21/567,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,191.31

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