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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,001.40, 439,847.70 and 166,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,001.40, 439,847.70 and 166,742.20 is: 250,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,001.40 : 439,847.70 = 166,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,001.40/439,847.70 = 166,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,001.40x = 439,847.70 × 166,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,001.40x = 73,341,173,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,341,173,162.94/293,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,309.98

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