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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,124.30, 439,686.45 and 168,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,124.30, 439,686.45 and 168,708.30 is: 253,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,124.30 : 439,686.45 = 168,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,124.30/439,686.45 = 168,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,124.30x = 439,686.45 × 168,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,124.30x = 74,178,753,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,753,512.54/293,124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,062.45

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