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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,247.76, 408,811.79 and 168,964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,247.76, 408,811.79 and 168,964.36 is: 233,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,247.76 : 408,811.79 = 168,964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,247.76/408,811.79 = 168,964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,247.76x = 408,811.79 × 168,964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,247.76x = 69,074,622,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,074,622,457.80/296,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,165.05

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