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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,611.10, 409,359.29 and 167,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,611.10, 409,359.29 and 167,555.02 is: 231,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,611.10 : 409,359.29 = 167,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,611.10/409,359.29 = 167,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,611.10x = 409,359.29 × 167,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,611.10x = 68,590,202,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,590,202,161.96/296,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,246.24

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