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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,259, 407,479.32 and 167,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,259, 407,479.32 and 167,975.60 is: 231,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,259 : 407,479.32 = 167,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,259/407,479.32 = 167,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,259x = 407,479.32 × 167,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,259x = 68,446,583,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,446,583,264.59/295,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,818.79

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