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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,264.44, 404,704.98 and 165,937.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,264.44, 404,704.98 and 165,937.48 is: 228,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,264.44 : 404,704.98 = 165,937.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,264.44/404,704.98 = 165,937.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,264.44x = 404,704.98 × 165,937.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,264.44x = 67,155,724,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,155,724,524.65/293,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,993.75

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