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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,217.79, 852,305.93 and 168,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,217.79, 852,305.93 and 168,848.19 is: 253,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,217.79 : 852,305.93 = 168,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,217.79/852,305.93 = 168,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,217.79x = 852,305.93 × 168,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,217.79x = 143,910,310,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,910,310,998.60/568,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,266.11

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