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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,033.40, 408,536.46 and 168,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,033.40, 408,536.46 and 168,688.44 is: 232,795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,033.40 : 408,536.46 = 168,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,033.40/408,536.46 = 168,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,033.40x = 408,536.46 × 168,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,033.40x = 68,915,378,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,915,378,120.52/296,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,795.96

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