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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,057.51, 404,330.06 and 163,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,057.51, 404,330.06 and 163,982.59 is: 226,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,057.51 : 404,330.06 = 163,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,057.51/404,330.06 = 163,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,057.51x = 404,330.06 × 163,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,057.51x = 66,303,089,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,303,089,852.79/293,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,246.01

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