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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,416.92, 404,915.58 and 166,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,416.92, 404,915.58 and 166,133.52 is: 229,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,416.92 : 404,915.58 = 166,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,416.92/404,915.58 = 166,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,416.92x = 404,915.58 × 166,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,416.92x = 67,270,050,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270,050,608.24/293,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,264.39

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