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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,196.08, 439,433.40 and 166,942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,196.08, 439,433.40 and 166,942.64 is: 250,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,196.08 : 439,433.40 = 166,942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,196.08/439,433.40 = 166,942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,196.08x = 439,433.40 × 166,942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,196.08x = 73,360,171,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,360,171,900.18/293,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,208.57

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