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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567,436.34, 851,278.99 and 168,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567,436.34, 851,278.99 and 168,108.32 is: 252,199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567,436.34 : 851,278.99 = 168,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567,436.34/851,278.99 = 168,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567,436.34x = 851,278.99 × 168,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567,436.34x = 143,107,080,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,107,080,860.20/567,436.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,199.36

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