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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,179.96, 404,630.69 and 168,976.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,179.96, 404,630.69 and 168,976.81 is: 233,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,179.96 : 404,630.69 = 168,976.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,179.96/404,630.69 = 168,976.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,179.96x = 404,630.69 × 168,976.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,179.96x = 68,373,202,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373,202,697.67/293,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,212.41

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