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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,672.11, 860,365.10 and 168,783.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,672.11, 860,365.10 and 168,783.75 is: 253,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,672.11 : 860,365.10 = 168,783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,672.11/860,365.10 = 168,783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,672.11x = 860,365.10 × 168,783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,672.11x = 145,215,650,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,215,650,329.58/573,672.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,133.54

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