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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,736.46, 403,965.96 and 165,409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,736.46, 403,965.96 and 165,409.32 is: 228,259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,736.46 : 403,965.96 = 165,409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,736.46/403,965.96 = 165,409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,736.46x = 403,965.96 × 165,409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,736.46x = 66,819,734,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,819,734,746.75/292,736.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,259.01

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