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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,231.28, 404,550 and 165,811.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,231.28, 404,550 and 165,811.44 is: 228,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,231.28 : 404,550 = 165,811.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,231.28/404,550 = 165,811.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,231.28x = 404,550 × 165,811.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,231.28x = 67,079,018,052
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,018,052/293,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,758.06

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