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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,613.98, 409,363.24 and 167,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,613.98, 409,363.24 and 167,557.89 is: 231,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,613.98 : 409,363.24 = 167,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,613.98/409,363.24 = 167,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,613.98x = 409,363.24 × 167,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,613.98x = 68,592,040,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,592,040,737.96/296,613.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,250.20

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