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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,122.64, 852,038.15 and 168,670.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,122.64, 852,038.15 and 168,670.73 is: 252,962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,122.64 : 852,038.15 = 168,670.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,122.64/852,038.15 = 168,670.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,122.64x = 852,038.15 × 168,670.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,122.64x = 143,713,896,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,713,896,748.35/568,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,962.81

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