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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,373.28, 407,609.91 and 168,046.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,373.28, 407,609.91 and 168,046.14 is: 231,900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,373.28 : 407,609.91 = 168,046.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,373.28/407,609.91 = 168,046.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,373.28x = 407,609.91 × 168,046.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,373.28x = 68,497,272,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,497,272,001.25/295,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,900.71

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