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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,977.72, 441,222.54 and 167,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,977.72, 441,222.54 and 167,870.44 is: 251,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,977.72 : 441,222.54 = 167,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,977.72/441,222.54 = 167,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,977.72x = 441,222.54 × 167,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,977.72x = 74,068,221,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,068,221,927.72/293,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,951.82

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