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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,313.38, 404,772.46 and 165,989.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,313.38, 404,772.46 and 165,989.27 is: 229,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,313.38 : 404,772.46 = 165,989.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,313.38/404,772.46 = 165,989.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,313.38x = 404,772.46 × 165,989.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,313.38x = 67,187,885,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187,885,748.46/293,313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,065.20

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