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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,068.80, 439,603.20 and 168,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,068.80, 439,603.20 and 168,652.80 is: 252,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,068.80 : 439,603.20 = 168,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,068.80/439,603.20 = 168,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,068.80x = 439,603.20 × 168,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,068.80x = 74,140,310,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,310,568.96/293,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,979.20

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