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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,176.12, 852,230.88 and 213,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,176.12, 852,230.88 and 213,160.50 is: 319,728.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,176.12 : 852,230.88 = 213,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,176.12/852,230.88 = 213,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,176.12x = 852,230.88 × 213,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,176.12x = 181,661,960,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,661,960,496.24/568,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,728.26

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