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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,507.51, 440,267.88 and 166,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,507.51, 440,267.88 and 166,238.33 is: 249,361.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,507.51 : 440,267.88 = 166,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,507.51/440,267.88 = 166,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,507.51x = 440,267.88 × 166,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,507.51x = 73,189,397,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,189,397,123.84/293,507.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,361.24

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