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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,922.06, 445,622.40 and 168,916.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,922.06, 445,622.40 and 168,916.86 is: 253,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,922.06 : 445,622.40 = 168,916.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,922.06/445,622.40 = 168,916.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,922.06x = 445,622.40 × 168,916.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,922.06x = 75,273,136,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,273,136,553.66/296,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,511.43

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