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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,457.20, 439,602.60 and 168,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,457.20, 439,602.60 and 168,652.40 is: 252,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,457.20 : 439,602.60 = 168,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,457.20/439,602.60 = 168,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,457.20x = 439,602.60 × 168,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,457.20x = 74,140,033,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,033,536.24/293,457.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,643.43

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