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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,673.21, 409,308.31 and 167,592.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,673.21, 409,308.31 and 167,592.82 is: 231,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,673.21 : 409,308.31 = 167,592.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,673.21/409,308.31 = 167,592.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,673.21x = 409,308.31 × 167,592.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,673.21x = 68,597,133,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597,133,922.33/296,673.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,221.19

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