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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,868.08, 406,902.60 and 167,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,868.08, 406,902.60 and 167,526 is: 231,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,868.08 : 406,902.60 = 167,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,868.08/406,902.60 = 167,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,868.08x = 406,902.60 × 167,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,868.08x = 68,166,764,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,166,764,967.60/294,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,177.16

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