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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,208, 404,592.72 and 164,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,208, 404,592.72 and 164,153.52 is: 226,512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,208 : 404,592.72 = 164,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,208/404,592.72 = 164,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,208x = 404,592.72 × 164,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,208x = 66,415,319,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,415,319,154.37/293,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,512.64

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