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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,984.36, 404,326.38 and 165,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,984.36, 404,326.38 and 165,679 is: 228,641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,984.36 : 404,326.38 = 165,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,984.36/404,326.38 = 165,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,984.36x = 404,326.38 × 165,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,984.36x = 66,988,390,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,988,390,312.02/292,984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,641.52

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