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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,959, 408,323.49 and 168,544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,959, 408,323.49 and 168,544.38 is: 232,534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,959 : 408,323.49 = 168,544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,959/408,323.49 = 168,544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,959x = 408,323.49 × 168,544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,959x = 68,820,629,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820,629,461.49/295,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,534.34

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