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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,293.91, 852,581.18 and 168,932.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,293.91, 852,581.18 and 168,932.97 is: 253,441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,293.91 : 852,581.18 = 168,932.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,293.91/852,581.18 = 168,932.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,293.91x = 852,581.18 × 168,932.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,293.91x = 144,029,071,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,029,071,325.84/568,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,441.17

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