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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,151.86, 439,792.34 and 166,851.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,151.86, 439,792.34 and 166,851.55 is: 250,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,151.86 : 439,792.34 = 166,851.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,151.86/439,792.34 = 166,851.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,151.86x = 439,792.34 × 166,851.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,151.86x = 73,380,030,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380,030,848.78/293,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,314.06

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