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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,444.17, 439,868.48 and 166,822.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,444.17, 439,868.48 and 166,822.84 is: 250,064.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,444.17 : 439,868.48 = 166,822.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,444.17/439,868.48 = 166,822.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,444.17x = 439,868.48 × 166,822.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,444.17x = 73,380,108,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,380,108,775.80/293,444.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,064.98

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