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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,181.21, 404,607.96 and 164,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,181.21, 404,607.96 and 164,117.16 is: 226,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,181.21 : 404,607.96 = 164,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,181.21/404,607.96 = 164,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,181.21x = 404,607.96 × 164,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,181.21x = 66,403,109,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,403,109,308.59/293,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,491.70

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