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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,212.30, 438,318.45 and 167,796.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,212.30, 438,318.45 and 167,796.30 is: 251,694.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,212.30 : 438,318.45 = 167,796.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,212.30/438,318.45 = 167,796.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,212.30x = 438,318.45 × 167,796.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,212.30x = 73,548,214,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,548,214,131.74/292,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,694.45

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