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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,278, 852,423.48 and 168,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,278, 852,423.48 and 168,908.40 is: 253,364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,278 : 852,423.48 = 168,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,278/852,423.48 = 168,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,278x = 852,423.48 × 168,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,278x = 143,981,486,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,981,486,129.23/568,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,364.53

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