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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,267.36, 404,682 and 165,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,267.36, 404,682 and 165,922.40 is: 228,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,267.36 : 404,682 = 165,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,267.36/404,682 = 165,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,267.36x = 404,682 × 165,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,267.36x = 67,145,808,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145,808,676.80/293,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,957.66

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