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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,386.38, 404,791.61 and 166,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,386.38, 404,791.61 and 166,059.24 is: 229,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,386.38 : 404,791.61 = 166,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,386.38/404,791.61 = 166,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,386.38x = 404,791.61 × 166,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,386.38x = 67,219,386,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,219,386,284.68/293,386.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,115.57

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