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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,543.42, 407,850.37 and 168,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,543.42, 407,850.37 and 168,219 is: 232,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,543.42 : 407,850.37 = 168,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,543.42/407,850.37 = 168,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,543.42x = 407,850.37 × 168,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,543.42x = 68,608,180,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608,180,970.48/295,543.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,142.48

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