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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,976.72, 441,221.04 and 167,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,976.72, 441,221.04 and 167,869.44 is: 251,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,976.72 : 441,221.04 = 167,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,976.72/441,221.04 = 167,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,976.72x = 441,221.04 × 167,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,976.72x = 74,067,528,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,067,528,901.02/293,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,950.32

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