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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,349.53, 852,665.54 and 168,989.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,349.53, 852,665.54 and 168,989.69 is: 253,526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,349.53 : 852,665.54 = 168,989.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,349.53/852,665.54 = 168,989.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,349.53x = 852,665.54 × 168,989.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,349.53x = 144,091,686,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,091,686,565.00/568,349.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,526.54

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