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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,748.98, 403,988.34 and 165,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,748.98, 403,988.34 and 165,421.84 is: 228,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,748.98 : 403,988.34 = 165,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,748.98/403,988.34 = 165,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,748.98x = 403,988.34 × 165,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,748.98x = 66,828,494,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,828,494,541.35/292,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,279.17

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