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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,438.61, 404,954.91 and 166,111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,438.61, 404,954.91 and 166,111.47 is: 229,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,438.61 : 404,954.91 = 166,111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,438.61/404,954.91 = 166,111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,438.61x = 404,954.91 × 166,111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,438.61x = 67,267,655,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,267,655,383.82/293,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,239.28

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