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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,382.41, 404,857.44 and 166,055.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,382.41, 404,857.44 and 166,055.27 is: 229,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,382.41 : 404,857.44 = 166,055.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,382.41/404,857.44 = 166,055.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,382.41x = 404,857.44 × 166,055.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,382.41x = 67,228,709,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,228,709,486.42/293,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,150.45

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