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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,184.36, 439,907.76 and 168,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,184.36, 439,907.76 and 168,525.36 is: 252,863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,184.36 : 439,907.76 = 168,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,184.36/439,907.76 = 168,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,184.36x = 439,907.76 × 168,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,184.36x = 74,135,613,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135,613,620.79/293,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,863.47

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