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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.86, 439,964.04 and 168,562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.86, 439,964.04 and 168,562.86 is: 252,919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.86 : 439,964.04 = 168,562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.86/439,964.04 = 168,562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.86x = 439,964.04 × 168,562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.86x = 74,161,596,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161,596,879.55/293,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,919.74

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