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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,524.40, 444,360.64 and 168,542.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,524.40, 444,360.64 and 168,542.35 is: 252,571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,524.40 : 444,360.64 = 168,542.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,524.40/444,360.64 = 168,542.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,524.40x = 444,360.64 × 168,542.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,524.40x = 74,893,586,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,893,586,977.57/296,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,571.42

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