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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,337.32, 442,277.34 and 168,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,337.32, 442,277.34 and 168,663.40 is: 252,578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,337.32 : 442,277.34 = 168,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,337.32/442,277.34 = 168,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,337.32x = 442,277.34 × 168,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,337.32x = 74,595,999,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,999,907.36/295,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,578.98

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