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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,315.40, 444,277.89 and 168,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,315.40, 444,277.89 and 168,234.96 is: 252,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,315.40 : 444,277.89 = 168,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,315.40/444,277.89 = 168,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,315.40x = 444,277.89 × 168,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,315.40x = 74,743,073,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,743,073,053.03/296,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,241.61

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