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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,978.36, 404,318.10 and 165,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,978.36, 404,318.10 and 165,673 is: 228,633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,978.36 : 404,318.10 = 165,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,978.36/404,318.10 = 165,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,978.36x = 404,318.10 × 165,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,978.36x = 66,984,592,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,984,592,581.30/292,978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,633.24

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