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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,834.79, 444,886.39 and 168,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,834.79, 444,886.39 and 168,858.38 is: 253,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,834.79 : 444,886.39 = 168,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,834.79/444,886.39 = 168,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,834.79x = 444,886.39 × 168,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,834.79x = 75,122,796,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122,796,422.74/296,834.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,079.48

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