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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,619.38, 406,577.52 and 167,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,619.38, 406,577.52 and 167,297.64 is: 230,872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,619.38 : 406,577.52 = 167,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,619.38/406,577.52 = 167,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,619.38x = 406,577.52 × 167,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,619.38x = 68,019,459,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,019,459,573.05/294,619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,872.32

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