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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,730.16, 408,128.88 and 168,413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,730.16, 408,128.88 and 168,413.92 is: 232,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,730.16 : 408,128.88 = 168,413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,730.16/408,128.88 = 168,413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,730.16x = 408,128.88 × 168,413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,730.16x = 68,734,584,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,734,584,546.01/295,730.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,423.32

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