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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,149.33, 439,788.54 and 166,849.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,149.33, 439,788.54 and 166,849.01 is: 250,310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,149.33 : 439,788.54 = 166,849.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,149.33/439,788.54 = 166,849.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,149.33x = 439,788.54 × 166,849.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,149.33x = 73,378,284,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,378,284,119.58/293,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,310.26

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