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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,151.83, 439,792.29 and 166,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,151.83, 439,792.29 and 166,851.52 is: 250,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,151.83 : 439,792.29 = 166,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,151.83/439,792.29 = 166,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,151.83x = 439,792.29 × 166,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,151.83x = 73,380,009,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380,009,871.82/293,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,314.01

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