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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,543.36, 444,621.18 and 168,462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,543.36, 444,621.18 and 168,462.92 is: 252,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,543.36 : 444,621.18 = 168,462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,543.36/444,621.18 = 168,462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,543.36x = 444,621.18 × 168,462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,543.36x = 74,902,182,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,902,182,276.65/296,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,584.25

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