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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,735.26, 403,969.41 and 165,408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,735.26, 403,969.41 and 165,408.12 is: 228,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,735.26 : 403,969.41 = 165,408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,735.26/403,969.41 = 165,408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,735.26x = 403,969.41 × 165,408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,735.26x = 66,819,820,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,820,645.61/292,735.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,260.24

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