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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,506.51, 440,266.38 and 166,237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,506.51, 440,266.38 and 166,237.33 is: 249,359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,506.51 : 440,266.38 = 166,237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,506.51/440,266.38 = 166,237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,506.51x = 440,266.38 × 166,237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,506.51x = 73,188,707,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,188,707,499.97/293,506.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,359.74

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