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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,334.29, 860,001.58 and 168,526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,334.29, 860,001.58 and 168,526.51 is: 252,789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,334.29 : 860,001.58 = 168,526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,334.29/860,001.58 = 168,526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,334.29x = 860,001.58 × 168,526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,334.29x = 144,933,066,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,933,066,157.55/573,334.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,789.81

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