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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,047.38, 404,383.74 and 163,968.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,047.38, 404,383.74 and 163,968.72 is: 226,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,047.38 : 404,383.74 = 163,968.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,047.38/404,383.74 = 163,968.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,047.38x = 404,383.74 × 163,968.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,047.38x = 66,306,284,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306,284,236.61/293,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,264.72

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