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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,022.40, 439,879.20 and 166,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,022.40, 439,879.20 and 166,763.20 is: 250,341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,022.40 : 439,879.20 = 166,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,022.40/439,879.20 = 166,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,022.40x = 439,879.20 × 166,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,022.40x = 73,355,663,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,355,663,005.44/293,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,341.49

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