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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,325.41, 407,550.74 and 168,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,325.41, 407,550.74 and 168,001 is: 231,842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,325.41 : 407,550.74 = 168,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,325.41/407,550.74 = 168,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,325.41x = 407,550.74 × 168,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,325.41x = 68,468,931,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,468,931,870.74/295,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,842.33

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