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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,122.76, 852,038.34 and 168,670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,122.76, 852,038.34 and 168,670.86 is: 252,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,122.76 : 852,038.34 = 168,670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,122.76/852,038.34 = 168,670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,122.76x = 852,038.34 × 168,670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,122.76x = 143,714,035,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,714,035,300.58/568,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,963.00

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