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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,464.30, 442,908.45 and 168,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,464.30, 442,908.45 and 168,974.70 is: 253,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,464.30 : 442,908.45 = 168,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,464.30/442,908.45 = 168,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,464.30x = 442,908.45 × 168,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,464.30x = 74,840,322,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,840,322,466.22/295,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,297.34

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