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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,032.20, 439,742.70 and 166,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,032.20, 439,742.70 and 166,672.20 is: 250,118.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,032.20 : 439,742.70 = 166,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,032.20/439,742.70 = 166,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,032.20x = 439,742.70 × 166,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,032.20x = 73,292,883,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292,883,242.94/293,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,118.87

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