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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,504.40, 440,256.60 and 168,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,504.40, 440,256.60 and 168,742.80 is: 253,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,504.40 : 440,256.60 = 168,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,504.40/440,256.60 = 168,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,504.40x = 440,256.60 × 168,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,504.40x = 74,290,131,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,290,131,402.48/293,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,114.20

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