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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,924.52, 409,750.81 and 167,860.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,924.52, 409,750.81 and 167,860.99 is: 231,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,924.52 : 409,750.81 = 167,860.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,924.52/409,750.81 = 167,860.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,924.52x = 409,750.81 × 167,860.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,924.52x = 68,781,177,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781,177,480.72/296,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,645.33

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