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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,008.95, 408,392.51 and 168,594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,008.95, 408,392.51 and 168,594.33 is: 232,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,008.95 : 408,392.51 = 168,594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,008.95/408,392.51 = 168,594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,008.95x = 408,392.51 × 168,594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,008.95x = 68,852,660,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,852,660,757.50/296,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,603.31

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