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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,265.72, 444,461.76 and 169,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,265.72, 444,461.76 and 169,964.04 is: 254,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,265.72 : 444,461.76 = 169,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,265.72/444,461.76 = 169,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,265.72x = 444,461.76 × 169,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,265.72x = 75,542,516,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542,516,355.11/296,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,982.31

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