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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,423.96, 403,541.58 and 165,104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,423.96, 403,541.58 and 165,104.92 is: 227,842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,423.96 : 403,541.58 = 165,104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,423.96/403,541.58 = 165,104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,423.96x = 403,541.58 × 165,104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,423.96x = 66,626,700,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,626,700,282.57/292,423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,842.82

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