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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,958.65, 409,797.90 and 167,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,958.65, 409,797.90 and 167,895 is: 231,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,958.65 : 409,797.90 = 167,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,958.65/409,797.90 = 167,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,958.65x = 409,797.90 × 167,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,958.65x = 68,803,018,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,803,018,420.50/296,958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,692.26

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