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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,543.86, 444,621.93 and 168,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,543.86, 444,621.93 and 168,463.42 is: 252,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,543.86 : 444,621.93 = 168,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,543.86/444,621.93 = 168,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,543.86x = 444,621.93 × 168,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,543.86x = 74,902,530,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,902,530,934.80/296,543.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,585.00

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