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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,731.54, 441,782.52 and 168,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,731.54, 441,782.52 and 168,099.12 is: 251,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,731.54 : 441,782.52 = 168,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,731.54/441,782.52 = 168,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,731.54x = 441,782.52 × 168,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,731.54x = 74,263,252,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,263,252,843.38/294,731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,969.14

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