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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,151.80, 439,727.70 and 168,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,151.80, 439,727.70 and 168,735.80 is: 253,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,151.80 : 439,727.70 = 168,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,151.80/439,727.70 = 168,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,151.80x = 439,727.70 × 168,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,151.80x = 74,197,805,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,197,805,241.66/293,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,103.70

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