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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,220.95, 404,601.89 and 164,152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,220.95, 404,601.89 and 164,152.71 is: 226,506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,220.95 : 404,601.89 = 164,152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,220.95/404,601.89 = 164,152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,220.95x = 404,601.89 × 164,152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,220.95x = 66,416,495,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,416,495,893.86/293,220.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,506.66

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