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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,187.36, 439,912.26 and 168,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,187.36, 439,912.26 and 168,528.36 is: 252,867.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,187.36 : 439,912.26 = 168,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,187.36/439,912.26 = 168,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,187.36x = 439,912.26 × 168,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,187.36x = 74,137,691,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,137,691,721.69/293,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,867.97

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