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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,606.97, 409,342.83 and 167,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,606.97, 409,342.83 and 167,569.15 is: 231,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,606.97 : 409,342.83 = 167,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,606.97/409,342.83 = 167,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,606.97x = 409,342.83 × 167,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,606.97x = 68,593,227,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593,227,197.13/296,606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,259.66

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