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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,061.65, 408,569.36 and 167,006.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,061.65, 408,569.36 and 167,006.17 is: 230,470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,061.65 : 408,569.36 = 167,006.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,061.65/408,569.36 = 167,006.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,061.65x = 408,569.36 × 167,006.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,061.65x = 68,233,602,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233,602,136.50/296,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,470.93

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